Dr. Lorne Lavine, the Digital Dentist and cyber security expert is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA on Dental All-Stars to discuss the importance of backups in dental offices. Dr. Levine shares a true story of an office that experienced a flood, resulting in the loss of all their computer systems and patient records. Surprisingly, their backups were stored locally and not online or offsite. The conversation highlights the risks of inadequate backup systems, including ransomware attacks and data loss. Dr. Levine emphasizes the need for proper backup strategies, following HIPAA regulations, and conducting regular tests to ensure data restoration is possible. The episode concludes with a recommendation for dental offices to work with IT experts or managed service providers to handle backups effectively, combining local and online systems for enhanced protection.
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