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What Are the Most Important Steps to Protect Your Organization’s Data?

Smart Data Collective

The instances of data breaches in the United States are rather interesting. Based on figures from Statista , the volume of data breaches increased from 2005 to 2008, then dropped in 2009 and rose again in 2010 until it dropped again in 2011. Data backups and a dependable disaster recovery plan. million (from 35.7

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Facts About the Blockchain that Crypto Investors Must Know

Smart Data Collective

Since Bitcoin’s was first launched back in 2009, blockchain uses have exploded via the creation of various cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance applications, NFTs, and smart contracts. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset protected by cryptographic encryption algorithms, ensuring a high level of security of funds.

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Healthcare Interoperability and Blockchain

GAVS Technology

Each interaction within the healthcare system generates critical patient data that needs to be available across hospitals, practices, or clinics. With the HITECH Act of 2009 and ACA 2010, Electronic Health Records (EHR) became the norm to collect patient information. Default encryption in blockchain enhances data security.