6 privacy landmines and how to avoid stepping on them

Healthcare organizations need to be wary of common pitfalls that can arise in data security and privacy. Cybersecurity insurance may not provide sufficient coverage in the event of a breach, and seeking outside help is important to handle incidents effectively. Social media poses risks for releasing protected health information (PHI) and violating human resources rules. Business associate agreements should be carefully reviewed, as well as compliance with other privacy laws. Providers should also update their processes for responding to individual requests for records.