Keeping consumer and company data secure is more than just a good business practice – it’s a requirement in many industries per state and federal laws. For example, in healthcare, data security keeps protected health information (PHI) and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from improper disclosure and use through compliance with HIPAA Laws.
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Patient privacy and confidentiality are huge issues in healthcare. Cybercrime is a growing concern, particularly as more providers adopt electronic health records. For example, there were twice as many reported data breaches during the first five months of 2022 than in the same period in 2021.
All healthcare providers and their business associates have an ethical and legal obligation to follow the provisions under The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Passed by Congress in 1996, the standards detailed in 45 CFR 160, 162, and 164 are designed to safeguard patients’ private, sensitive information from misuse. HIPAA rules went into effect in 2003. Since then, they have undergone two major modifications in order to keep up with the transition to electronic medical records and digital communications.
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In 2001 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised their Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard with The Needlestick Prevention and Safety Act to detail more specific requirements for employers to address sharps safety and needlestick incidents. The following requirements were officially integrated into the Standard:
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, was first issued in 1991 to protect employees from occupational hazards posed by exposure to microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans. The Standard defines “regulated waste” as follows:
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