Identifying and Responding to Security Incidents Policy (UBIT HIPAA)

Category: HIPAA Security
Responsible Office: UBIT HIPAA Compliance
Responsible Executive: Vice President and Chief Information Officer (VPCIO)
Approved By (Name/Title): J. Brice Bible, VPCIO

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Summary

CATEGORY: Administrative Safeguards
TYPE: Required Implementation Specification for Addressing Security Incidents Standards
CITATION: 45 CFR 164.308(a)(6)(ii)(A)

The University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT) operates as a covered entity as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights. HIPAA Regulation Text 45 CFR Part 164.308 (a)(6)(i) requires a covered entity to implement policies and procedures to address security incidents.

Policy

UBIT implements policies and procedures that:

  • Promptly identify and respond to suspected or known security incidents
  • Mitigate, to the extent practical, harmful effects of known security incidents
  • Document security incidents and their outcomes 

These policies and procedures apply to suspected or known security incidents that occur within the UBIT-covered entity.

Applicability

This policy applies to all UBIT workforce members.

Responsibility

Workforce members: Adhere to all policies and procedures as written.

HIPAA Security and Privacy Officer: Ensures implementation of policies and procedures to promptly identify, report, and respond to security incidents.

Compliance Officer: Participates in ensuring the implementation of policies and procedures to promptly identify, report, and respond to security incidents in conjunction with the HIPAA Security and Privacy Officer.

Contact Information

HIPAA Security and Privacy Officer
Website: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit.html

Vice President and Chief Information Officer
J. Brice Bible
517 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716-645-7979
Email: vpcio@buffalo.edu
Website: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit.html

Date Approved: 12/4/2017