Thursday, February 21, 2013

BYOD ...... BYOD?

BYOD

Bring Your Own ???   Device!

Smart phones, netbooks, tablet computers - never before has such processing speed and huge storage capability been available in such small packages.

Many physicians and practice staff members are bringing their own devices to work, and filling those devices with all sorts of practice data.

Which creates problem.

HIPAA privacy. HIPAA security. Both can be easily compromised.

Practices must set policies and procedures designed to control the transfer and use of PHI.

Practices must set policies and procedures  to control the use of phone cameras.

Practices must be worried about HIPAA privacy and HIPAA security.