Vendors always attempt to position themselves as a partner and a friend. The vendor relationship can sometimes get confusing and cause frustration around expectations, and one of those expectations is protecting data. So, the Vendor Relationship: BFFs? or Covered Entity and Business Associate?
It’s enough stress on CIOs and IT Directors to worry about a breach occurring in their own organization; but add to that stress the concern of being responsible as well, if a breach happens at one of their vendors. It can be overwhelming!
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