![]() Related HIPAA rules also require a few other processes that have to do with your policies and practices and not just the standards needed for technology you might purchase. See my earlier blog posts about many states requiring privacy and security of client an patient data beyond those needed by HIPAA. ![]() They should also offer you the legal protections of Business Associate’s Agreements (BAA) to safeguard “Protected Health Information” (PHI) if you are a covered entity – and even if you are not. Another big advantage to cloud storage with a proper service is their ability to help you protect your information from theft, corruption and inaccessibility. While it is always possible to purchase an external hard drive to store your excess data, you may decide that cloud storage affords you many advantages, including the ability to access your data anywhere, anytime and from any device. This article then, is about several such companies, and a couple more who fail to pass muster. Many data storage companies have developed robust services that clearly identify their status with regard to HIPAA compliance. ![]() As computer hard drives are getting overloaded with information, behavioral professionals are beginning to wonder which companies to trust with their client/patient information.
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