HIPAA Security Rule delayed to 2027
Original title: HIPAA Security Rule Delayed to 2027: Why Healthcare Can’t Wait
Akamai’s October 21 post says healthcare organizations should not wait for the later date.
An Akamai blog post dated October 21, 2026, says the HIPAA Security Rule has been delayed to 2027 and argues that healthcare should not wait. The available text is mostly site navigation plus an outline asking what the rule is, why it was delayed, and what would change. Those answers are not included in the excerpt.
Unconfirmed: The excerpt does not state why the rule was delayed or which requirements would change.
- The post is by Neil Jennings and Kaitlyn Sullivan.
- The visible outline mentions a HIPAA Security Rule timeline and proposed changes.
- Vendors
- Akamai
From the original article
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Akamai BlogBy Neil Jennings & Kaitlyn Sullivan · akamai.com
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