Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise in our industry and healthcare as a whole. Recently, Henry Schein was hit with a ransomware attack that is still ongoing months later. In what is believed to be the first census of such attacks, investigators report in the journal JAMA Health Forum that 374 ransomware attacks were carried out against clinics, hospitals, dental offices, diagnostic laboratories, emergency medical services, and other healthcare delivery organizations between 2016 and 2021.
Attacks like these are why Curve makes protecting data a priority. It’s hard to predict when and where an attack may happen, but there are things you can do to help protect yourself. One big thing is to consider a cloud-based practice management solution for your practice.
According to research by Salesforce.com, 94% of businesses saw an improvement in security after switching to the cloud. With cloud platforms, you have several security advantages, including continual backups of your data so copies of your mission-critical information are stored elsewhere.
Curve stores and manages all data in a top-tier Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Center.
These are the Certifications That Help Protect Your Data
Curve is ISO 9001 Certified, the world's most recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard. This is achieved by building a framework to ensure consistent quality in providing goods and/or services.
AWS is an ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS), a leading international standard focused on information security, published by ISO in partnership with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Our Data Center is also HIPAA- Compliant
The AWS data center provides HIPAA-compliant data security. AWS System and Organization Controls (SOC) Reports are independent third-party examination reports demonstrating how AWS achieves key compliance controls and objectives. Learn more with the information available on its website.
Compliance with Canadian Laws, including PIPEDA
Curve Dental collects and stores personal information pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and personal health information (PHI) under the various provincial statutes that govern its protection. Under those acts, dentists, called Custodians or Trustees, are allowed to use agents, such as Curve Dental and the software products it sells, to assist them when managing their businesses to provide care.
To learn more about how Curve can help keep your independent dental practice or DSO data safe, book a demo today.
