TrueCrypt was much beloved because it was a free alternative to buying the Pro version of Windows. Despite being free, TrueCrypt managed to do the HIPAA-friendly full-disk encryption thing just as well as Microsoft’s premium product does it. For Windows users, it requires you to have the Pro version of Windows, which very few therapists decide to spring for when they buy a computer.
TrueCrypt - a Free Open Source computer encryption program popular with therapists who love DIY and hate giving money to Microsoft - has unfortunately been found to have a flaw that makes it a no-go for your HIPAA Security needs on Windows computers.įor those of us with the need to heed HIPAA, being able to full-disk encrypt a computer is an absolute godsend (not sure what full disk encryption is or why you want it for your practice? See our article on HIPAA and full disk encryption here.)įor Macintosh users, full-disk encryption is easy.
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