Learn the basics of addressing a HIPAA data breach through a four-part video series from our Public Health Infrastructure team. Follow the interim privacy officer of the fictional Deer Glen Health Department as he navigates a data breach with support from an experienced public health attorney. This series will cover:

• Defining a HIPAA data breach
• Notification requirements for affected individuals
• Updating a department’s HIPAA policies/procedures
• Preparing for the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigation

This fictional series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions relating to HIPAA data breaches, contact our PHI team today: phlc.phi@mitchellhamline.edu.

Episode 1 - Identifying a HIPAA Data Breach

Join experienced public health attorney Jewel Nelson as she helps interim privacy officer Todd Stevens determine if there has been a HIPAA data breach.

      

Episode 2 - Notifying Individuals Affected by a HIPAA Data Breach

There’s been a HIPAA data breach at Deer Glen Health Department! Now what? Watch Jewel walk Todd through the key steps of notifying affected individuals.

      

Episode 3 - Updating a Health Department’s HIPAA Policies

Last week, Jewel helped Todd notify everyone impacted by the data breach. Now, learn whether Todd has to update his department’s HIPAA policies.

Episode 4 - Preparing for an OCR Investigation

It’s the season finale of our data breach series! Last week, Jewel helped Todd review his department’s policy sanctions, now watch as they prepare for an Office for Civil Rights investigation.