Title: Winzip & password and e-mail


Fify,
 
Several weeks ago there was extensive discussion on this topic on the HIPAAlive discussion list. I suggest you also search that list's archives to extract that message thread.
 
In any case, net result/conclusion of that discussion was that PKZIP'd documents would not meet the HIPAA privacy/security requirements.
 
Rachel
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-----Original Message-----
From: Fify Taslim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 1:40 PM
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Subject: Winzip & password and e-mail

Hello all,

Thank you in advance for all your valuable the responds.
I have Privacy issue question today. Is this scenario still HIPAA compliant or not allowed at all?  Scenario: sending daily file containing member PHI through e-mail. The file are zipped [Winzip]and password protected, and no encryption were done.

Any suggestion/recommendation to HIPAA compliance are welcome.

Regards,

Fify Taslim, MD, MBA

Care1st Health Plan
Compliance Specialist/HIPAA Coordinator
Ph. (626) 299-4299 ex.376
Fx. (626) 628-3263
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


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