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GDPR Compliance Obligations: The relationship between Data Controllers and Third-Party Processors

AIIM

Three Critical Steps for GDPR Compliance. GDPR Compliance Starts with Data Discovery. There are a number of areas where GDPR strengthens compliance obligations and imposes additional legal liabilities. This is the 11th post in a series on privacy by Andrew Pery. Data Privacy and Open Data: Secondary Uses under GDPR.

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More Companies Are Digitizing Records Than Ever Before

Armstrong Archives

Utilizing a Third-Party Solution insures consistency across your document library. Easier Compliance with Federal and State Laws. Record digitization can also simplify compliance with various regulations at both the state and federal level. Digital records management. Physical record management and storage.

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Square 9 Softworks Announces SOC 1, SOC 2, and HIPAA Certification for GlobalSearch Cloud and GlobalCapture Cloud Transformation Services

Info Source

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule of 2003, commonly referred to as HIPAA, addresses the security of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). The pandemic may have sped up the need for many organizations to move their records management strategy to the cloud. NEW HAVEN, CONN.,

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Retention and Destruction of Health Information

Armstrong Archives

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was created to set forth national standards for electronic health care transactions. Under HIPAA, every provider and business that handles protected information must develop a policy for retention and disposal of medical records. HIPAA Rules on Medical Records.

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How Long to Keep Medical Records: An Introductory Guide

Shoreline Records Management

However, healthcare providers, clinics, and individuals often wonder how long they should retain these records. In this blog, we will explore the recommended guidelines for retaining medical records and the significance of proper record-keeping for patient care, legal compliance, and data privacy.

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Medical Records Storage and Physicians’ Responsibilities Upon Closing their Practice

Shoreline Records Management

Introduction As the healthcare industry evolves and technology continues to advance, medical records management has seen a significant transformation. The Shift to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Gone are the days of paper-based medical records stored in filing cabinets.

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How to Store Paper Medical Records

Armstrong Archives

In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established a set of regulations involving the storage of and destruction of protected health information (PHI). As a result, while there are many advantages to keeping records in-house, there are also disadvantages. Electronic Health Records (EHR).

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