Setting up a NAS

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Originally Posted by jkim05

Ok, I guess that is something to consider. As far as I know, as long as data is not stored or transmitted off-site or across a network encryption was not necessary. Basically since all the computers are locked up inside of the office, the office as a whole complies with HIPAA. I could be totally wrong though. In any case I guess there is no reason not to encrypt data, so I might as well.

It's a touchy thing. If one computer has internet access, and it networked to others, all data on each one of them could be considered at risk. I know you probably have a firewall and/or router, but they are not foolproof. It doesn't take much effort/$$$ in a small environment like that so it's usually better safe than sorry.