Privacy Analytics Unveils Version 2.5 of Its Unique Integrated De-identification and Intelligent Data Masking Software
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Ottawa, Canada, April 23, 2012 --( “As the number of health applications increases dramatically, from EMRs to medical devices, there has been an acute need for good testing data.“We responded by improving PARAT’s masking capabilities to handle massive and complex data sets - now we can produce realistic testing data sets that will comply with HIPAA.” PARAT 2.5 provides a powerful intelligent masking product so that organizations can avoid a reportable breach and the negative publicity and costs that accompany an investigation, breach notification and redress.The most recent study by the Ponemon Institute calculates the average cost of a data breach at $5.5 million per organization with a price tag of $194 per compromised record.For further information and to contact Dr. El Emam, please contact Nathalie Holmes, nholmes@privacyanalytics.ca, (613-369-4313 x 22) Ottawa, Canada, April 23, 2012 --( PR.com )-- Privacy Analytics Inc., the developer of the only commercially available integrated de-identification and intelligent data masking solution for the secondary use of personal health information, announces the release of PARAT 2.5 (Privacy Analytics Risk Assessment Tool).“As the number of health applications increases dramatically, from EMRs to medical devices, there has been an acute need for good testing data.The most recent study by the Ponemon Institute calculates the average cost of a data breach at $5.5 million per organization with a price tag of $194 per compromised record.