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Navigating Wellness Program Compliance

PeopleStrategy

There are three main areas of compliance: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Implement clear policies and procedures to prevent the inadvertent collection or disclosure of genetic information.

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All Employee Medical Information Isn’t Protected by HIPAA

HR Bartender

Meanwhile, I received the Foley & Lardner LLP newsletter and it included an article from our friend Mark Neuberger on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Mark, give us a brief description of HIPAA. In general, HIPAA protects individuals from the unauthorized use or disclosure of any PHI.

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How to Protect Sensitive Employee Data from Being Compromised 

Extensis

Quick look: Several tech companies are facing scrutiny (and lawsuits) for violating HIPAA rules by tracking sensitive health data and using it to generate ads. Data sharing and data privacy don’t always go hand-in-hand. Some employers may also be required to follow HIPAA regulations, depending on the nature of the business.

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The key things employers must know about HIPAA law

Business Management Daily

You may have heard the term HIPAA thrown around in regard to medical privacy. However, HIPAA is often referenced incorrectly as the general public tends to have a lot of confusion about who HIPAA applies to and what it actually means. What is HIPAA? Does HIPAA apply to employment records? Health plans.

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10 Best SOC 2 Compliance Software in 2024

HR Lineup

SOC 2 compliance, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), focuses on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data. From access control policies to data encryption guidelines, the platform offers templates for various control categories.

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Top 3 Compliance Issues in Healthcare for 2023 and Beyond

Precheck

The role of healthcare compliance officers is to ensure internal policies and external laws and regulations are met by all personnel. Malicious cyberattacks featuring ransomware — a software-based attack that locks access to a system or database until a ransom is paid — can put patient care at risk while compromising patient privacy.

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Navigating Security Risks When Adopting Generative AI in HR

Netchex HR Blog

But there are several important considerations that must be accounted for in your AI usage and company policy, including security. Data privacy: Ensure that the AI solution you choose prioritizes data privacy. Your HR data should be stored securely, with strict access controls and encryption protocols in place.