HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information. As a data center provider, OneColo implements comprehensive security measures and infrastructure safeguards to help healthcare organizations maintain compliance with federal privacy requirements for electronic protected health information (ePHI).
Understanding Our HIPAA Compliance Measures
OneColo maintains strict adherence to HIPAA requirements through comprehensive security measures and infrastructure safeguards. Key requirements we address include:
Physical Security - 24/7 monitored access control systems
- Keycard authentication for restricted areas
- Video surveillance and security personnel
- Environmental controls and fire suppression
| Data Protection - Automated backup systems with encryption
- Data retention and disposal policies
- Secure data transmission protocols
- Access control and authentication mechanisms
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Technical Security - End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Multi-factor authentication for system access
- Secure network architecture with firewalls
- Regular security updates and patch management
| Audit and Monitoring - Comprehensive audit logging of all system activities
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Real-time monitoring and alert systems
- Compliance reporting and documentation
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Operational Security - Comprehensive security policies and procedures
- Regular staff security training
- Vendor management and risk assessments
- Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
| Incident Response - Documented incident response procedures
- 24/7 security operations center
- Regular incident response drills
- Breach notification protocols
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