# gazelleconsulting.org > AI-optimized mirror of gazelleconsulting.org containing 50 pages totalling 29,876 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://gazelleconsulting.org/. Last updated: 2026-06-15T05:18:19.444Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [An ally in achieving your HIPAA compliance objectives](/content/site-root.html) (338 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Does GDPR apply to us?](/content/gdpr-compliance-for-us-companies-pt-1/index.html): The EU's GDPR also applies to companies outside Europe. Here's what you need to know about GDPR Compliance for US Companies. (843 words) - [Office 365 Plans that Support HIPAA Compliance](/content/is-office-365-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if Office 365 is HIPAA compliant? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on choosing HIPAA compliant software. (743 words) - [Common G Suite Features and HIPAA Compliance Considerations](/content/is-g-suite-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if G Suite is HIPAA compliant for your business? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on choosing HIPAA compliant software. (547 words) - [Encrypt PHI Stored on Dropbox](/content/is-dropbox-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Can Dropbox be HIPAA Compliant for your business? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on HIPAA compliant software. (449 words) - [Encrypt the Documents You Store on Google Drive](/content/is-google-drive-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if Google Drive is HIPAA Compliant for your business? Gazelle Consulting will answer your questions here. (437 words) - [Configuring Azure for HIPAA Compliance](/content/is-azure-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if Azure is HIPAA compliant for your business? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on HIPAA compliant software. (400 words) - [Zoom for Healthcare: HIPAA Compliance for Large Organizations](/content/is-zoom-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if Zoom video conferencing is HIPAA compliant? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on HIPAA compliant software. (327 words) - [Blog](/content/blog/index.html) (459 words) - [HIPAA Compliant Telemedicine](/content/is-skype-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if Skype is HIPAA compliant? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on choosing HIPAA compliant software. (374 words) - [HIPAA Compliance in 2024](/content/category-sitemap-xml.html) (2 words) - [post_tag-sitemap-xml.html](/content/post_tag-sitemap-xml.html) (84 words) - [sitemap_index-xml.html](/content/sitemap_index-xml.html) (10 words) - [post-sitemap-xml.html](/content/post-sitemap-xml.html) (203 words) - [page-sitemap-xml.html](/content/page-sitemap-xml.html) (31 words) - [author-sitemap-xml.html](/content/author-sitemap-xml.html) (6 words) - [Role of the HIPAA Security Officer](/content/hipaa-compliance-officer-guide/index.html): A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Compliance Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company. (856 words) - [**1. The coronavirus pandemic forced many organizations to shift operations almost entirely online, opening up the industry for telehealth.**](/content/three-takeaways-from-2020-that-give-us-reason-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future-of-data-privacy-and-security.html): As industries change and blossom, much-needed safeguards and accountability are being put into place to protect data privacy and security (861 words) - [01\. Avoid or disable any voice activated device or service — and cover up your webcam.](/content/privacy-practices-to-live-by/index.html): Everything we do online creates data that is harvested and sold. A data privacy expert shares her privacy practices to live by. (965 words) - [HIPAA Disclosure Accounting and TPO](/content/what-exactly-is-hipaa-disclosure-accounting/index.html): HIPAA disclosure accounting is required when personal health information is disclosed outside of TPO. What does this mean for your business? (640 words) - [How to Choose HIPAA Compliant Software](/content/choosing-hipaa-compliant-software/index.html): Are you looking for HIPAA compliant software? Check out Gazelle Consulting's top recommendations before you pick your vendor. (1,193 words) - [What is the HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard?](/content/the-hipaa-minimum-necessary-standard/index.html): The HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard is one of the most important and confusing HIPAA laws. Gazelle Consulting clears it up for you here. (1,150 words) - [2023 Consumer Privacy Laws Guide - Gazelle Consulting](/content/2021-consumer-privacy-laws/index.html): Inspired by CCPA, Virginia and Colorado have passed 2023 consumer privacy laws that may affect how many businesses can use consumer data. (1,213 words) - [Background on the HIPAA Privacy Rule](/content/hipaa-consent-form-how-to-obtain-hipaa-authorization.html): What is the difference between a HIPAA Consent Form and HIPAA Authorization? Gazelle Consulting breaks it down for you here. (841 words) - [**Personal Representatives**](/content/does-hipaa-apply-to-family-members/index.html): In general, HIPAA does not give family members the right to access patient records, but there are exceptions - learn more in our deep dive! (1,126 words) - [Things to Keep in Mind when Using Slack](/content/is-slack-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Can Slack be HIPAA compliant for you or your business? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on HIPAA compliant software. (561 words) - [China's Data Privacy Law Impacts US Companies - Gazelle Consulting](/content/chinas-data-privacy-law/index.html): China's data privacy law goes into effect on November 1, placing new responsibilities on US companies that handle personal information. (1,003 words) - [HIPAA's New Information Blocking Rule - Gazelle Consulting](/content/information-blocking-rule/index.html): HIPAA's new information blocking rule prohibits health care providers and developers from blocking patient access to medical records. (1,103 words) - [**HIPAA Password Requirements and Best Practices**](/content/hipaa-password-requirements-explained/index.html): HIPAA password requirements aren't well-defined under law, but you can still follow these best practices to maintain compliance and security. (691 words) - [Microsoft OneDrive Plans that Support HIPAA Compliance](/content/is-microsoft-onedrive-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Are you wondering if Microsoft OneDrive is HIPAA compliant? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on choosing HIPAA compliant software. (482 words) - [Data privacy implications for U.S. start-ups in Canada](/content/movingtocanada-data-privacy-implications-for-u-s-start-ups-considering-a-post-election-move.html): Data privacy in Canada: PIPEDA, Canada's federal privacy law that applies to the collection of personal information, could affect your startup (571 words) - [New Consumer Privacy Laws in Oregon and Nevada - Gazelle Consulting](/content/new-consumer-privacy-laws/index.html): What consumers and businesses need to know about Oregon and Nevada's new consumer privacy laws addressing contact tracing and data sales. (830 words) - [What is does  HIPAA consider an incidental disclosure?](/content/what-is-a-hipaa-incidental-disclosure/index.html): A HIPAA incidental disclosure can occur as a result of typical health care communication practices. How can you safeguard your practice? (1,012 words) - [Are You GDPR Compliant? A How-To Guide - Gazelle Consulting](/content/are-you-gdpr-compliant/index.html): The best way to become GDPR compliant is to remain vigilant in your privacy and security practices with help from Gazelle Consulting. (479 words) - [**Start With Your Laptop or Computer**](/content/security-tips-for-working-from-home/index.html): Does social distancing have you working from home? Secure your home the same way you do the office! Security tips for working from home (699 words) - [Who do you need to build a HIPAA compliant website?](/content/how-to-create-a-hipaa-compliant-website-building-a-development-team.html): Do you need HIPAA compliant website for your business? We offer our top recommendations on how to build a development team here. (725 words) - [What are Safeguards?](/content/hipaa-technical-vs-physical-vs-administrative-safeguards.html): The three main HIPAA safeguard categories you need to be aware of include administrative, technical and physical safeguards, (618 words) - [The HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Explained](/content/what-is-the-hipaa-omnibus-rule/index.html): The HIPAA Omnibus rule outlines compliance requirements for any party that handles healthcare data. What does this mean for your business? (790 words) - [Amazon Web Services (AWS) and HIPAA Compliance](/content/is-aws-hipaa-compliant/index.html): Is Amazon Web Services (AWS) HIPAA Compliant for your business? Part of Gazelle Consulting's ongoing series on HIPAA compliant software. (583 words) - [**Tell us about work you’re involved in with the DOJ. How did this come about?**](/content/keeping-oregonians-health-info-private-and-secure/index.html): Christina Glabas, Gazelle Consulting founder, assists the Oregon Attorney General’s office to review a proposed contact tracing privacy bill. (599 words) - [How to Know if your Healthcare App Needs to be HIPAA Compliant](/content/do-healthcare-apps-need-to-be-hipaa-compliant/index.html): How can an healthcare app developer determine whether or not they're required to be HIPAA compliant? Check out our recommendations. (542 words) - [**What is a HIPAA Privacy Officer?**](/content/hipaa-privacy-officer-guide/index.html): A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Privacy Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company. (626 words) - [**The NIST Privacy Framework goes above and beyond existing privacy regulations.**](/content/the-nist-privacy-framework/index.html): The NIST privacy framework gives businesses a way to understand how to start thinking about values and ethics around privacy, (509 words) - [Things to Consider: The Business Associate Agreement and HIPAA](/content/is-a-signed-business-associate-agreement-enough/index.html): Is a signed contract or Business Associate Agreement (BAA) enough to protect you from liability in the case of a breach? Find out more here! (471 words) - [Keep Your Devices Secure](/content/data-protection-tips-for-travelers/index.html): Don’t forget to mask up your mobile devices during this travel season.  Here are our top 5 data protection tips for travelers. (320 words) - [Methods for De-Identification](/content/methods-for-de-identification/index.html): De-identification methods such as pseudonymization reduce the risk of linking information to a specific individual. (382 words) - [Will the File Sharing Platform Vendor Sign a BAA?](/content/choosing-a-hipaa-compliant-file-sharing-platform/index.html): Are you looking for a HIPAA Compliant File Sharing Platform for your organization? Our vendor evaluation checklist will help you choose. (510 words) - [What is GDPR and what does it mean?](/content/what-is-gdpr/index.html): Are you wondering, what exactly is GDPR? We’ve broken down the governing principles that who is covered, and how GDPR came to be. (509 words) - [**What does TPO stand for?**](/content/hipaa-tpo-allowable-disclosures/index.html): HIPAA TPO Allowable Disclosures can be (really) confusing. Gazelle Consulting breaks them down and answers all of your questions here. (663 words) - [**What is a HIPAA Security Officer?**](/content/hipaa-security-officer-guide/index.html): A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Security Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company or organization. (500 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives