Which of the following laws applies to organizations handling health care information?
A.
GLBA
B.
HIPAA
C.
SOX
D.
FISMA
Explanation:
HIPAA handles health care information of an organization.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) were introduced in 1996. It
ensures that health information data is protected. Before HIPAA, personal medical information was
often available to anyone. Security to protect the data was lax, and the data was often misused.
If your organization handles health information, HIPAA applies. HIPAA defines health information
as any data that is created or received by health care providers, health plans, public health
authorities, employers, life insurers, schools or universities, and health care clearinghouses.
HIPAA defines any data that is related to the health of an individual, including past/present/future
health, physical/mental health, and past/present/future payments for health care.
Creating a HIPAA compliance plan involves following phases:
Assessment: An assessment helps in identifying whether organization is covered by HIPAA. If it is,
then further requirement is to identify what data is needed to protect.
Risk analysis: A risk analysis helps to identify the risks. In this phase, analyzing method of
handling data of organization is done.
Plan creation: After identifying the risks, plan is created. This plan includes methods to reduce the
risk.
Plan implementation: In this plan is being implemented.
Continuous monitoring: Security in depth requires continuous monitoring. Monitor regulations for
changes. Monitor risks for changes.
Monitor the plan to ensure it is still used.
Assessment: Regular reviews are conducted to ensure that the organization remains in
compliance.
Answer C is incorrect. SOX designed to hold executives and board members personally
responsible for financial data.
Answer A is incorrect. GLBA is not used for handling health care information.
Answer D is incorrect. FISMA ensures protection of data of federal agencies.