Examining Oversight of the Privacy and Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA
Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA. Wearables, social media websites, and medical apps that promote consumer engagement are more popular than ever. But most people do not realize that many of these entities are not regulated by HIPAA and so any personal health information collected, shared, or used by these entities is unprotected. These entities are referred to as “non-covered entities” or NCEs.
In this activity, you will study a recently published report that examines the privacy and security issues of health data collected by entities not regulated by HIPAA and create an informational brochure educating consumers of the potential risks they are taking when sharing their health information with an NCE.
Study the following report carefully: Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA.
Consider the following:
How does HIPAA define private and secure information?
What are the potential risks of sharing health information with an NCE?
What are the some popular NCEs?
Consider how these NCEs collect, store, share, and use your information. At what point would your information be most vulnerable? Do these entities offer any safeguards or assurances that your information will remain private and secure? Do these entities provide full disclosure to the consumer as to how their information will be used? Or what security measures they have implemented to protect your information?
If a consumer wanted to use an NCE, what should they look for when deciding on which product would provide the better protection for the privacy and security of their information?
What information should the public be made aware of regarding their use of NCEs?
Create a 1-page (front and back tri-fold) informational brochure educating consumers of the potential risks they are taking when sharing their health information with an NCE.
Provide 2 references for all sources cited, and format according to APA guidelines.
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