Preventing Data Breaches of Protected Health Information

Data Breaches and unauthorized disclosure of protected health information (PHI) can result in significant penalties. Review these legal rules and best practices for the disposal of PHI, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. Ensuring the security and confidentiality of PHI from creation through disposal is important to avoid the risk of data breaches through accidental or unauthorized disclosure.

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Related Content

• HIPAA Regulatory Enforcement Tracker
  Access this enforcement decision tracker for highlights of prominent recent guidance and enforcement actions undertaken by the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding compliance with HIPAA. 

• HIPAA Security Rule Evaluation Checklist
  Review this checklist for items that covered entities (which includes most group health plans) and their business associates should consider in complying with HIPAA’s Security Rule for PHI that is maintained or transmitted in electronic form (ePHI) (see 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.302-.318).  

• HIPAA Breach Notice (Individual)
  Use this HIPAA breach notice template when a group health plan subject to HIPAA must notify affected individuals about an unauthorized use or disclosure of the individuals' PHI.

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