GDPR and HIPAA are two Compliance Standards that have taken the industry by storm. Both the Standards have for long been a topic of discussion as organizations scramble around to ensure Compliance. While the EU General Data Protection Regulation is a data security law that came into effect in 2018, the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a health information security law that came into effect in 1996.
GDPR and HIPAA share many common principles and overlapping standard requirements with the same goals of protecting an individual’s privacy. Both regulate the way how personal information is secured when used, disclosed, maintained, and transmitted. But, despite some similarities, there are significant differences between the two regulations. In today’s article, we have drawn out a comparative analysis of both GDPR VS HIPAA that will serve as a guide for organizations looking to achieve Compliance in both the regulation. Take a closer look at some of the similarities and differences mapped out in this article for a better understanding of Data Privacy Regulations.
GDPR VS HIPAA
Organizations looking to achieve Compliance in both standards should consider understanding GDPR and HIPAA Regulations, the process of implementation, including the scope of regulated entities, types of data regulated, and data that is permitted to use and disclosed. Given below are some key similarities and differences between GDPR and HIPAA (GDPR VS HIPAA)
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Conclusion
GDPR and HIPAA are both Compliance Standards that regulate Data Protection and Privacy. Organizations looking to achieve compliance in GDPR and HIPPA must as a part of their compliance process understand both the regulations and map out the requirements stated in both the Compliance.
This will highlight requirements that overlap in both regulations and make the process of compliance a lot easier. We further suggested organizations conduct a thorough data assessment, identify risk exposure to the data, determine the current compliance status, and accordingly establish relevant policies and procedures to meet the requirements. Organizations should look to collaborate with a cyber-security consulting firm like us who possess the industry expertise and knowledge pertaining to various regulations and compliance standards.
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