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As we cruise through the final stretch of summer, now’s the perfect time to tune up your tech, tighten your security, and find smarter ways to serve your clients This month’s newsletter dives into some seriously timely topics, like: whether your phone is secretly trackable (��) how minor compliance missteps can lead to major costs and what it really takes to turn clients into raving fans. We’ve got more great insights packed inside, so grab an iced coffee, find some shade, and let’s dive in.
THE COMPLIANCE BLIND SPOT: THE COMPLIANCE BLIND SPOT:
What You’re Missing, Could Cost You Thousands
This monthly publication is provided courtesy of Josiv Krstinovski
President of
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Our Mission:
At the end of the day, it’s simple: every client deserves enterprise-level security No shortcuts, no compromises. I’d rather invest more on our end than to let a client go unprotected That’s the standard I hold myself and our entire team to Anything less isn’t leadership, it’s negligence
Think compliance is just for big corporations? In2025,thatmindsetisariskRegulatory agenciesarecrackingdownharderthanever,and smallbusinessesarenolongerflyingunderthe radarStayingcompliantisn’toptionalIt’scritical toavoidingfines,legaltrouble,andreputational damage.Solet’sdigintoasofwhy!
Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever
RegulatorybodiesliketheDepartmentofHealth andHumanServices(HHS),PaymentCard IndustrySecurityStandardsCouncil(PCISSC) andtheFederalTradeCommission(FTC)have intensifiedtheirfocusondataprotectionand consumerprivacy.Noncompliance isn’tjustalegalissue–it’safinancialand reputationalriskthatcripplesbusinesses
Key Regulations Affecting Small Businesses
1. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Ifyourbusinesshandlesprotectedhealth information(PHI),you’resubjecttoHIPAA regulations.Recentupdatesemphasize:
MandatoryencryptionofelectronicPHI.
Regularriskassessmentstoidentify vulnerabilities
Employeetrainingondataprivacyand securityprotocols
Incidentresponseplansforpotentialdata breaches.
FailuretocomplycanresultinheftyfinesFor instance,in2024,theHHSimposeda$1.5million penaltyonasmallhealthcareproviderfor inadequatedataprotectionmeasures
2.PCIDSS(PaymentCardIndustryData SecurityStandard)
Anybusinessthatprocessescreditcardpayments mustadheretoPCIDSSrequirementsKey mandatesinclude:
Securestorageofcardholderdata.
Regularnetworkmonitoringand testing.
Implementationoffirewallsand encryptionprotocols.
Accesscontrolmeasurestorestrictdata access.
Sourcessaynoncompliancecanleadtofines rangingfrom$5,000to$100,000per month,dependingontheseverityand durationoftheviolation.
3.FTCSafeguardsRule
Businessesthatcollectconsumerfinancial informationarerequiredto:
Developawritteninformation securityplan.
Designateaqualifiedindividualto overseesecuritymeasures.
Conductregularriskassessments
Implementmultifactorauthentication (MFA).
Violationscanresultinpenaltiesupto $100,000perincidentforbusinessesand $10,000forresponsibleindividuals. Scary,huh!
Real-World Consequences Of Noncompliance
Thisisjusttalk.Considerthecaseofa smallmedicalpracticethatsuffereda ransomwareattackduetooutdatedsecurity protocols.Notonlydidtheyfacea $250,000finefromtheHHS,buttheyalso lostpatienttrust,leadingtoasignificant dropinclientele.Youhavetotake responsibilityforandcontrolofyourdata!
Steps To Ensure Compliance
Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Regularlyevaluate yoursystemstoidentifyand addressvulnerabilities.
Implement Robust Security Measures: Useencryption, firewallsandMFAtoprotect sensitivedata
Train Employees: Ensureyour staffunderstandscompliance requirementsandbestpractices
Develop An Incident Response Plan: Prepareforpotential breacheswithaclearactionplan
Partner With Compliance Experts: Engageprofessionals whocanguideyouthroughthe complexitiesofregulatory requirements
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Complianceisn’tjustalegalobligation–it’sacriticalcomponentofyourbusiness’s integrityandlongevity.Ignoringthese requirementscanleadtodevastating financialpenaltiesandirreparabledamage toyourreputation.
Don’t let a compliance bli d jeopardize your success.
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