HIPPA - OWL

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Compliance

Last Updated: June 29, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. For businesses and individuals in the healthcare sector, ensuring HIPAA compliance is crucial. At OWL, we are committed to safeguarding your data and maintaining the highest standards of HIPAA compliance.

OWL’s Commitment to HIPAA Compliance

At OWL, we understand the importance of HIPAA compliance and have implemented stringent measures to ensure that your data is protected. Our commitment to compliance includes comprehensive security protocols and regular audits to maintain and enhance our security posture.

Key HIPPA Features in OWL

Data Encryption: We encrypt data at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols, ensuring that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access.

Access Controls: Access controls in OWL are managed through Jira and user-based permissions configured by the Jira Administrator. This ensures that only authorized users have access to sensitive data.

Audit Logs: Audit logs for OWL are maintained through Jira’s standard functionality. OWL does not keep separate audit logs.

Data Backup and Recovery: Data backup and recovery for OWL are managed through Jira’s standard functionality. OWL does not keep separate backups of the data.

Employee Training and Awareness: We conduct regular HIPAA training programs for all OWL employees to ensure they are aware of compliance requirements and best practices.

OWL’s Compliance Process: Our HIPAA compliance process includes regular audits, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring to ensure that our security measures are up-to-date and effective.

Reporting and Incident Response: OWL has a comprehensive incident response plan to address any data breaches or security incidents. Users can report potential HIPAA violations or concerns to our dedicated compliance team.

Compliance and Security

OWL integrates with Jira to streamline task management and time tracking, ensuring that all personal data handling adheres to HIPAA principles. Our commitment includes:

Utilizing secure authentication from Jira.

Allowing users to manage their data submissions.

Storing data on client-designated systems with encryption.

Regularly updating our data handling practices to comply with HIPPA and other relevant regulations.

For more detailed information about our data practices and security measures, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Security and Reliability pages.