HIPAA Compliance
LifeMarkers is fully HIPAA compliant, ensuring your protected health information (PHI) is handled with the highest standards of privacy and security.
What is HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information. Compliance ensures that your health data is protected from unauthorized access and misuse.
Our HIPAA Compliance Framework
Administrative Safeguards
We implement comprehensive administrative controls to protect your health information:
- ✓Designated HIPAA Security Officer overseeing compliance
- ✓Regular workforce training on HIPAA requirements
- ✓Access controls based on minimum necessary standard
- ✓Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with all partners
Physical Safeguards
Our infrastructure includes robust physical security measures:
- ✓Data centers with 24/7 physical security monitoring
- ✓Biometric access controls to server facilities
- ✓Environmental controls including fire suppression
- ✓Secure disposal of physical media containing PHI
Technical Safeguards
Industry-leading technical measures protect your data:
- ✓AES-256 encryption for data at rest and in transit
- ✓Multi-factor authentication for all accounts
- ✓Comprehensive audit logs and monitoring systems
- ✓Regular security assessments and penetration testing
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a LifeMarkers user, you have specific rights regarding your health information:
Right to Access
You can request and receive copies of your health information at any time through your dashboard or by contacting our support team.
Right to Control Sharing
You decide who can access your information. All sharing requires your explicit consent and can be revoked at any time.
Right to Amendment
If you believe your health information is incorrect, you can request corrections through our secure amendment process.
Right to Accounting
You can request a detailed accounting of disclosures showing who has accessed your health information and when.
How We Protect Your PHI
Encryption Everywhere
All data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, both when stored and during transmission. Your health information is never exposed in plain text.
Access Controls
We implement role-based access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access PHI, and only to the extent necessary for their job functions.
Audit Trails
Every access to your health information is logged and monitored. You can review these logs to see who has accessed your data.
Incident Response
We maintain a comprehensive incident response plan and will notify you promptly in the unlikely event of any security incident affecting your data.
Third-Party Compliance
All third-party services we use are carefully vetted for HIPAA compliance:
- •Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with all vendors handling PHI
- •Regular security audits of third-party services
- •Data processing limited to HIPAA-compliant facilities
- •Continuous monitoring of partner compliance status
Questions About HIPAA?
If you have questions about our HIPAA compliance or how we protect your health information:
Email: privacy@lifemarkers.org
Phone: 1-800-XXX-XXXX
Mail: LifeMarkers Privacy Office, [Address]