Shadow IT—that is, workplace software, applications or devices that are managed outside of and without the knowledge of the company’s information technology (IT) department—has become an increasingly relevant issue in the last decade. The reason behind its rise to infamy is the surge of easy-to-use consumer tools on the market that are valuable and have made their way into workplace environments, including in the health care industry. If left unmanaged, it poses serious data security threats and exposes organizations to potential fines and lawsuits. Alarmingly, a growing number of health care organizations are turning a blind eye to the use of Shadow IT in the workplace in order to maximize staff efficiency. Whether allowed intentionally or not, Shadow IT creates many challenges for the homecare…