decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2024 Issue 6 (June)
HIPAA Q&A: How to protect online tracking technology
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Article Overview
This Q&A discusses HIPAA privacy and security concerns related to online tracking technologies used on portals, websites, and mobile apps. It is aimed at covered entities, business associates, compliance teams, and privacy/security leaders who need to understand the scope of OCR guidance, document tracking technology use, and review related obligations across digital touchpoints.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that use tracking tools in patient- or member-facing digital properties need to know how the updated guidance affects privacy protections, vendor oversight, risk assessments, and breach handling. The article helps readers assess whether their current digital practices and third-party relationships require review.
What You Will Learn
- The compliance issues raised by online tracking technologies in HIPAA-regulated environments
- How OCR guidance affects portals, websites, and mobile apps used for treatment, payment, and operations
- What kinds of organizational oversight and documentation are relevant to tracking technology use
- How third-party relationships and business associate arrangements intersect with tracking-related privacy concerns
- What areas of privacy, security, and breach response may need review in digital ecosystems
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA covered entities
- Business associates
- Privacy officers
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare security teams
- Healthcare IT leaders
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