HIPAA Security Rule - Facility Access Controls
Published: 08/23/2024
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services,
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reminding HIPAA regulated entities of the need for vigilance with regard to the physical security of their ePHI. When it comes to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI, regulated entities must ensure that the physical security of their facilities is not neglected.
Recent data security research highlights the need for attention to Facility Access Controls:
- Only 7% of data security decision makers are concerne…