2009 HIPAA Regulations – Security and Privacy Measures

Implementing the security and privacy measures called for by the HIPAA regulations. 2009 brings new challenges reagrding information security and privacy Regulations. This document was developed to help organizations that handle PHI address the HIPAA security and privacy regulations.

Secure USB Flash Drives

Protected health care information (PHI) stored on a USB flash drive must be encrypted with an accredited Federal Information Processing Standard (Publication 140-2) cryptology. Standard USB Flash drive can be made compatible by adding encryption software.