Compliance Standards

Most people agree that privacy is a fundamental human right. However, the rise of social media, digital communication, and the Internet has weakened traditional security barriers, making it easier to share documents and grant access to sensitive information with a single click. As a result, controlling who can access Personally Identifiable Information (PII) has become increasingly difficult. This challenge is especially critical for healthcare providers, who historically relied on paper records until the late 1990s and early 2000s. To address these concerns, the HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes strict guidelines for safeguarding patient data in today’s digital landscape.

In 2025, organizations operating in or alongside the healthcare industry must align with evolving HIPAA data security requirements to avoid costly violations.Whether you’re a healthcare provider, insurer, or third-party vendor handling protected health information (PHI), HIPAA mandates strict security controls for storing, transmitting, and managing patient data.

The HIPAA Security Rule outlines specific administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that covered entities must implement to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). It applies to healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses that transmit health information electronically.

Under this rule, covered entities are required to conduct regular risk assessments, implement access controls, use secure encryption protocols, and establish ongoing training and monitoring processes to ensure compliance. Failure to meet these requirements can lead to severe penalties, including fines and loss of trust

By adhering to the Security Rule, covered entities reduce the likelihood of breaches and ensure that patient information remains confidential, available, and unaltered—core goals of HIPAA compliance.

As digital connectivity grows between healthcare providers and patients, concerns about data privacy and secure access to medical records are front and center. Today’s patients, especially younger generations, expect both transparency and the ability to access their health data through electronic means like mobile devices.

To meet these expectations while protecting sensitive data, organizations must achieve HIPAA compliance, a legal requirement set by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national standards to safeguard protected health information (PHI). If your organization works in or adjacent to healthcare, understanding HIPAA compliance is essential.

To ensure your company is HIPAA compliant, check out our HIPAA guide and checklist below.