Continuous Vendor Oversight for Healthcare Data Security
Faisal Khan, a GRC solutions expert with Vanta, emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and shared responsibility for HIPAA compliance.
Internal employee error is a leading cause of HIPAA-related data incidents, with most breaches resulting from lapses in access control and data management.
Employees having broader data access than their roles require can easily expose, misuse, or mishandle sensitive patient health information (PHI).
- Strict adherence to the principles of least privilege and role-based access control is necessary.
- Continuous monitoring and contractual accountability are key to preventing data breaches.
Khan urges organizations to move beyond one-time vetting toward continuous oversight and shared responsibility for HIPAA compliance.
Author's summary: Continuous vendor oversight is crucial for healthcare data security.