The Data Security and Privacy Policies of AuthenticID Will Preserve Protected Health Information (PHI)
(BUSINESS WIRE) – SEATTLE’s leading identity verification and fraud prevention solutions provider worldwide, AuthenticID, has announced that all of its products now comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), indicating the company’s dedication to providing complete data security.
Chris Borkenhagen, AuthenticID’s Chief Digital and Information Security Officer, said, “AuthenticID prides itself on effective and efficient data security and privacy, recognizing them as core elements of our identity verification platform. The incorporation of HIPAA into our existing security compliances and certifications, once again, has demonstrated that security is an area of strength in our product offerings.”
Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of protected health information (PHI) is made possible by standards set forth by HIPAA. The healthcare sector has realised how critical it is to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI) as it becomes more digitally connected. Customers in various industries, including healthcare, benefit from AuthenticID’s identity verification and fraud prevention services.
AuthenticID’s ISO 27001:2013 certification and SOC 2 Type II recertification attest to its ongoing ability to uphold the highest standards of data privacy security, adhere to best practices, and ensure that employee training is up to date.
In addition to other assessments, testing, and required employee HIPAA training, AuthenticID is committed to complying with all applicable HIPAA standards regarding PHI and ePHI. To this end, the company is subjected to yearly external audits to verify compliance.
“Data security and privacy are top criteria for enterprises when considering an identity software platform,” said Reed Taussig, AuthenticID CEO. “We know that the healthcare industry requires the highest data security and privacy protection level. AuthenticID achieving compliance for HIPAA requirements, along with our ISO 27001:2013 and SOC 2 Type II certifications ensures we can provide an outstanding customer experience while protecting data and patient privacy.”
AuthenticID is still dedicated to maintaining strict data privacy and information security procedures in all facets of its business operations. Maintaining these certifications shows confidence, openness, and a safe environment for every AuthenticID client.
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