Regulatory Frameworks - HIPAA

 

Considering that some people seem willing to post just about any personal data on the Internet, how reasonable do you feel that the HIPAA rules for database security and the penalties for violations are? Please write  500 words showing your understanding of HIPAA compliance rules. Consider specific aspects of the rules and exceptions including safe harbor.

Include at least one quote from 3 articles, place them in quotation marks and cite in-line (as all work copied from another should be handled).

Do not copy without providing proper attribution. Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references. Include an interesting meaninful title.

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your paper. Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. It usually results in nonsense and is not a good way to learn anything.   I don't have time to read nonsense and will grade it very critically. Please do not use attachments unless requested. 

Required Readings

http://blog.securitymetrics.com/2014/05/hipaa-faq.html

https://www.hitechanswers.net/hipaa-hospitals-five-reasons-medical-data-storage-often-not-compliant/

https://www.careersinfosecurity.com/2-million-hipaa-penalty-after-patient-data-exposed-on-web-a-9465

https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/810563_2

https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/ocr-considering-hipaa-privacy-rule-enforcement-changes-a-10750

 

Required Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6mSlxux1Co

HIPAA Risk Analysis

HIPAA Security Risk Assessment