Security of Health Information Sample Clauses

The Security of Health Information clause establishes requirements for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of health-related data handled under the agreement. It typically obligates parties to implement appropriate safeguards, such as encryption, access controls, and secure storage, to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive health information. This clause is essential for ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations, and it helps mitigate the risk of data breaches or misuse of personal health data.
Security of Health Information. We will not use or disclose your health information for marketing purposes, sell your health information, or, in most cases, use or disclose any psychotherapy notes without your authorization. We are required by law to notify you following a breach of your unsecured Protected Health Information.
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  • Health Information Subject to all applicable privacy laws, the member irrevocably authorises any doctor or other person who may have, or may acquire, any information concerning their health to disclose such information to Specialty Emergency Services, and that this authority shall remain in force for a period of not less than 12 (twelve) months following the expiry date of this Membership Agreement. 8.1 If deemed necessary by Specialty Emergency Services, for both the correct treatment of the member and to comply with the terms and conditions, the Member allows Specialty Emergency Services to screen for narcotics and any/all forms of mind-altering substances by blood test undertaken by a licensed doctor in a licensed medical facility.

  • Protected Health Information “Protected Health Information” shall have the same meaning as the term “protected health information” in Section 160.103 and is limited to the information created or received by Contractor from or on behalf of County.

  • Confidentiality of Health Information (a) A Nurse shall not be required to provide her or his manager/supervisor specific information regarding the nature of her or his illness or injury during a period of absence. However, the Employer may require the Nurse to provide such information to persons responsible for occupational health. (b) These persons shall not release any information to the manager/supervisor of the Nurse except the duration or expected duration of the absence, the fitness of the Nurse to return to work, any limitations associated with the fitness of the Nurse to return to work, and whether the illness or injury is bona fide. (c) As an exception, where the person responsible for occupational health is also the Nurse’s manager/supervisor, the specific information regarding the nature of her or his illness or injury during a period of absence shall be provided and may only be used in accordance with the occupational health responsibilities of the manager/supervisor. Information regarding the duration or expected duration of the absence, the fitness of the Nurse to return to work, any limitations associated with the fitness of the Nurse to return to work, and whether the illness or injury is bona fide may be relied on by the manager/supervisor with the administrative responsibilities of the position. (d) The Employer shall store health information separately and access thereto shall be given only to the persons directly responsible for the administration of occupational health.

  • Data Protection and Privacy: Protected Health Information Party shall maintain the privacy and security of all individually identifiable health information acquired by or provided to it as a part of the performance of this Agreement. Party shall follow federal and state law relating to privacy and security of individually identifiable health information as applicable, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its federal regulations.

  • Amendment of Protected Health Information 8.1 To the extent Covered Entity determines that any Protected Health Information is maintained by Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate shall, within ten (10) business days after receipt of a written request from Covered Entity, make any amendments to such Protected Health Information that are requested by Covered Entity, in order for Covered Entity to meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.526. 8.2 If any Individual requests an amendment to Protected Health Information directly from Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity in writing within five (5) days of the receipt of the request. Whether an amendment shall be granted or denied shall be determined by Covered Entity.