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Privacy, Information Security and Health Information: An Arizona Update Data Protection Day 2010. Mary Beth Joublanc, J.D. Chief Privacy Officer and HIPAA Coordinator State of Arizona January 28, 2010. Scope of Discussion. Data Privacy Day in Arizona – 2010
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Privacy, Information Security and Health Information: An Arizona Update Data Protection Day 2010 Mary Beth Joublanc, J.D. Chief Privacy Officer and HIPAA Coordinator State of Arizona January 28, 2010
Scopeof Discussion • Data Privacy Day in Arizona – 2010 • An Arizona Update on the Privacy and Information Security Landscape • General Government Status • Government Agencies and ARRA – HITECH • Resources and References • Questions??
Purpose of Data Privacy Day • Rights, duties and obligations of/for collection, use, safeguards, disclosure and disposition of personal identifying information (also critical assets) • Third year of the celebration • US, Canada and 27 European countries • Companion to Cyber Security Awareness Month (similar goals –foster collaboration between privacy and information security disciplines)
Importance of the Governor’s Proclamation • Arizona remains a leader in recognizing the importance of Data Privacy Day (one of six states). • Key Points of Proclamation: • All industries must participate (privacy, non-profit, government) • Abide by responsible information management policies, practices and technology (e.g. Generally Accepted Privacy Principles—GAPP) • Evaluate the appropriateness of collecting, securing and managing all forms of personal identifying information --hardcopyand electronic format (life cycle approach analysis)
Importance of the Governor’s Proclamation – 2 • Key Points of Proclamation (continued): • Support information privacy education within the organization • Provide individuals with ease of access to the organization’s information management policies and practices (transparency) • Promote resources which assist individuals to manage the privacy of their personal information
Overview: Arizona Privacy and Information Security Laws • Applicable to Business and Government: • Breach Notification Law (ARS 44-7501)—electronic only • Social Security Number Protection (ARS 44-1373 – 1373.03)—broad exceptions—hardcopy and electronic • Data Destruction (ARS 44-7601)—hardcopy only • Government Agencies • Numerous Agency Confidentiality Laws (300 +) • Government Anti-identification Procedures (ARS 41-4171 & 41-4172)—hardcopy and electronic (maybe) • State Agency Web Site Records and Privacy Laws (ARS 41-4151 & 41-4152) • Other laws and regulations
Arizona Privacy and Information Security Laws – Health Related • Arizona Medical Record Laws • Health Care Directives Laws • Laws protecting infants, genetic information, and rights of minors (ability to contract—includes health services) • Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (Medicaid agency) • Arizona Department of Administration • Employee Health Plan • Occupational Health & Workers’ Compensation • Risk Management/Litigation • Arizona Department of Health Services • Mental Health Services/Arizona State Hospital • Public Health • Medical Facilities Licensure • Some Professional Licensure
Arizona Privacy and Information Security Laws – Health Related • Department of Economic Security • Protective Services (Adult and Child)/Family Services • Foster and adoptive child health plan • Division of Developmental Disability • Vocational Rehabilitation • Numerous other functions • Correctional Facilities – Juvenile and Adult • Health care services • On premises • Contracted facility • Department of Public Safety • Paramedic and First Responders • Department of Transportation/Motor Vehicle Division • Professional Licensing Agencies • Approximately 39 licensed professions under Title 32 “Professions and Occupations” • Approximately 18+ licensed health professions – Title 32 “Professions and Occupations” (Does not include subsections of other agencies)
Arizona and Federal Law Interface:Current Issues • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification (Privacy, Security, Transactions, Identifiers, Part D – Medicare Prescriptions) • Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) • Non-HITECH Data Breach Bills (3)
Hybrid-Covered Agencies: AHCCCS, ADHS, ADES, ADOA Thousands of Business Associates! Exchange of Information BAs, other agencies, health care entities, oversight EHR (State Hospital & AHCCCS AMIE, others?) Technology requirements Breach Notification How to Address: Validate policy, practice & training (huge!) Covered and Non-covered agencies All those BAs—are they really BAs Lost services—what to do?? Contract language and question of oversight Federated Agencies – Workgroups Technology (really huge!!) Privacy Framework – GAPP Minimum Necessary Assurance HIPAA & HITECH IMPLICATIONS TO AGENCIES
Breach Notification – HIPAA/HITECH and Beyond! • AZ Breach Notification Law • http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/44/07501.htm&Title=44&DocType=ARS • Owner/licensee • Electronic Information Only • Report if not encrypted, redacted or otherwise secured • Name + SSN, Drivers/non-operator’s license, financial account/debit/credit cards with password or other security access information • Exceptions: • Must materially compromise security or confidentiality and cause or is reasonably likely to cause substantial economic loss to an individual • Good faith exception • Enforcement: State Attorney General; penalty set by AG
Breach Notification – HIPAA/HITECH and Beyond -- 2 • HITECH • http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-20169.pdf • Covered Entities (CE) and Business Associates (notify CE) • Verbal, hardcopy and electronic • Resolution with 60 days; exceptions • Protected Health Information (in addition to AZ reporting) • Unsecured = not encrypted or destroyed (unusable, unreadable or indecipherable); back door to redaction?? • Notification: letter, phone, electronic (record number/cost) • Notify Media (>500); HHS (all events; time frames) • Enforcement: HHS or state attorneys general; fines up to $1,500,000
Breach Notification – HIPAA/HITECH and Beyond -- 3 • Pending Federal Legislation – if passed would repeal the Arizona Breach Notification Statute • HR2221—Data Accountability and Trust Act • http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2221 • Passed the House and is in the Senate • Person engage in interstate commerce or contractor for person • Requires data management and safeguard program for personal information (SSN, driver’s license or government issued ID, financial account/credit/debit card) • Might not pre-empt HITECH (rule making planned) • Regulates “Information Brokers” (certain consumer rights) • Breach notification: multiple requirements (credit reporting agencies, third party agents, service providers), timelines, content of notice • Exemption to notification (unusable, unreadable, indecipherable and no reasonable risk of ID theft) • Rule making and guidance publications by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) • FTC has oversight and enforcement; state attorneys general may also enforce; fines up to $5,000,000 for certain violations
Breach Notification – HIPAA/HITECH and Beyond -- 4 • Pending Federal Legislation – (continued) • S1490—Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 • http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-1490 • Owner/licensee involved in interstate commerce • Information security and privacy data management program • Sensitive personal information: name, SSN (other ID), with home address, mother’s maiden name or date of birth; unique biometric identifier; unique account number and access code; financial account/debit/credit and access code • Breach notification: data brokers, no unreasonable delay (45 days), multiple other provisions regarding notice requirements including timing of notice • Safe Harbor: industry standard security for type of data • Exemptions: Secret Service certification (encrypted/indecipherable) and “no reasonable risk of harm” • Exceptions: HIPAA & GLBA • Enforcement: FTC or state attorney general or state law enforcement agency; fines up to $1,000,000
Breach Notification – HIPAA/HITECH and Beyond -- 5 • Pending Federal Legislation – (continued) • S139—Data Breach Notification Act • http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-139 • Owner/licensee involved in interstate commerce • Personal information: name, SSN, birth date, state/govt ID, EIN, Tax ID, biometric identifier, unique electronic number, address, routing code, or telecommunications identifier or access device • Risk assessment exception (encryption or indecipherable) • Secret Service must review and approve (certify) • No significant risk of harm • Time frame for notification (without unreasonable delay—45 days) • Notification provisions include credit reporting agencies, Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies (Secret Service notifies) • Good faith exception • Pre-empts other federal and state breach notification statutes • Secret Service oversight; state attorneys general enforce • Maximum penalty $1,000,000 per violation
Resources and References • Arizona Data Privacy Day 2010 Press Release and Proclamation • http://www.azgita.gov/sispo/DPDProclamation2010.pdf • http://www.azgita.gov/sispo/ (SISPO News) • National and International Data Privacy Day 2010 • The Privacy Projects: www.dataprivacyday.org • Generally Accepted Privacy Principles • http://infotech.aicpa.org/NR/rdonlyres/1D6C8F10-1BC1-4498-89BD-C83831E75C4C/0/9632395_ExecutiveOverview.pdf/ • Arizona Statutes (Arizona Legislature Website) • http://azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp • Arizona Administrative Code (Arizona Secretary of State Website) • http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Table_of_Contents.htm • Arizona Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) • http://www.azgita.gov/ • GITA Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office (SISPO) • http://www.azgita.gov/sispo/
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