Protecting a Patient’s Privacy Well-known individuals or celebrities have the same rights to privacy as anyone else. Privacy violations involving celebrities are further complicated due to the higher exposure that may follow these types of patients. Remember: Do not access a patient record unless it is necessary in order to [...]
Document Your Process, Findings, and Actions The HIPAA Security Rule requires you to document your risk analysis and HIPAA-related policies, procedures, reports, and activities. Also, if you are attesting for Meaningful Use, you are required to retain all records that support attestation. Review Existing Security of ePHI (Perform Security Risk [...]
Today’s diverse IT environment is calling for a rethink of how information and intellectual property is secured from potential attackers. It is now crucial to have prudent strategies for dealing with the security levels of suppliers and partners as the traditional “four walls” perimeter no longer applies in dispersed, on-demand [...]
Social Networking Safety Social engineering is quickly becoming the most common way the “bad guys” are breaking into systems. Our systems are good at keeping the bad guys out. But it’s much harder to keep them out once you’ve let them in by visiting infected websites, clicking on links or [...]
Install and enable encryption What is encryption? Encryption is the conversion of data into a form that cannot be read without the decryption key or password. It is important to encrypt data stored locally on your mobile device (data at rest) and data sent by your mobile device (data in [...]
For generations, teachers and students have followed a common pattern: lecture first in the classroom, do homework, and then review. Now, a growing number of teachers are “flipping” the classroom, bringing new educational opportunities for students and putting new demands on educational IT. In a flipped classroom, students are assigned [...]
Secure PHI in Patient or Customer Care Areas Do not discuss PHI or customer details in common places such as cafeterias, elevators, parking lots, or outside the facility. Do not leave hard copy files unattended, for example on top of the desk. Review your company Clean Desk Policy. If you [...]
Check Devices to Ensure They Are in Compliance All desktops, laptops and other mobile computing devices must encrypted. This is to ensure that all devices that access ePHI will be compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. Verify that your device has been been encrypted. If you are unsure, contact your [...]
Use a password or other user authentication You can configure your mobile device to require a password, personal identification number (PIN), or passcode (a pattern you trace with your finger) to gain access to the device. Keep your password, PIN, or passcode a secret, and don’t store them on your [...]
One of the few industries in the world that will never see budget cuts is security. As the world grows ever more complex and connected, our valuable information is increasingly exposed to malicious actors around the world. However, there are experts around the world working behind the scenes to fight [...]
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