“Risk management” has just been added to your job description. Surprised? In today’s corporate environment, understanding how to identify, analyze and mitigate risk is essential for any in-house counsel. Learn the basics and check out the example using compliance with the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA").
The following is a tool to be used to assess compliance with the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule by the [Name of Entity]. The checklist is intended to be used to document compliance, as well as to identify areas where additional measures must be implemented.
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Corporations are not only responsible for protecting consumer data, but also for safeguarding the medical data of its employees. This could prove difficult considering the spectrum of employee medical records, and the importance of maintaining privacy. Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations, and ensure your confidence when identifying, managing and distributing such sensitive information.