Although the text of HIPAA contains only one reference to passwords, there are several other areas of the Act in which it is inferred HIPAA password requirements exist. For example, under the Technical Safeguards of the Security Rule (45 CFR § 164.312), covered...
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which comes into force in May 2018 does not outlaw the use of a simple username and static password system for accessing personal data, but GDPR does state that data access procedures need to be secure. More...
The value of providing healthcare students with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training cannot be underestimated as it can prevent serious data breaches from occurring while also increasing the employability of the individuals who...
In any healthcare or healthcare insurance organization it is crucial anyone who comes into contact with patient data is fully aware of what is defined as Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA to ensure they do not accidentally violate HIPAA Rules. What is...
Most HR managers will be aware that if the organization operates a self-funded health insurance plan which is also self-administered, employees with access to protected health information (PHI) are required to undergo HIPAA training. HIPAA training should be provided...
