HIPAA and Security of Electronic PHI
The Information Technology Security and Privacy Office is responsible for ensuring administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI) per Western Michigan University's HIPAA policies.
- For inquiries regarding the security of electronic PHI please submit a HIPAA and Electronic PHI Security Inquiry. Inquiries are sent to the IT HIPAA Security, Privacy and Compliance Officer.
- If you are considering the acquisition of new technology that will store or transmit PHI please follow the Technology Compliance Review process.
- For all other inquiries regarding HIPAA and PHI please contact General Counsel.