One of the areas we are required to evaluate on every HIPAA audit or compliance assessment is whether our client is compliant with HIPAA’s record retention requirements.
Tag: Privacy
Advantages of Investing in a SOC 2 Report
Obtaining a SOC 2 report requires an investment of both time and money for a service organization and, at some point, might seem like more work than it’s worth. However, the advantages to obtaining a SOC 2 report far outweigh the initial investment.
Which SOC Report is Right for your Organization?
Recently, we have noticed that clients of service organizations are asking for a “SOC” report in general, and not necessarily specifying which type of report they are looking for [i.e., SOC 1 (f. SSAE 16), SOC 2, or SOC 3].
SOC 3 Reports: When do they make sense?
Some of our clients occasionally ask us when it is a good idea to get a SOC 3 report. The answer for most companies is that a SOC 3 is not necessary.
The Security of Health Insurance Exchanges – “MARS-E”
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”), health insurance marketplaces have been set up to facilitate the purchase of health insurance in each state.
SOC 2 Common Criteria vs. Old TSPs
On December 15, 2014, the new SOC 2 Common Criteria took effect. What does that mean for your SOC 2 audit?
SOC Reporting History and Fundamentals
The ever-growing emphasis on governance, risk management, and compliance has driven companies to focus on internal controls over all aspects of their operations.
Signs You Should be Receiving a SOC Report/Examination
A SOC (Service Organization Control) report is a report on controls at a service organization related to various types of subject matter, for example: controls that affect user entities’ financial reporting; controls that affect the security, availability, and processing integrity of the systems; or the confidentiality or privacy of the information processed for user entities’ clients.
Update in Riley vs. California Cell Phone Privacy Case
In our last newsletter we outlined some of the ongoing privacy litigation that was underway and specifically cited the Riley vs. California case that was still being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Updated Trust Services Principles for SOC 2 Reports
The Trust Services Principles and Criteria (TSP Section 100) has been updated for SOC 2 reports.