HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requires healthcare organizations to implement specific identity and access controls to protect Protected Health Information (PHI) — including unique user IDs, access controls, audit logs, and automatic logoff.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
HIPAA Security Rule mandates: unique user identification (no shared accounts), emergency access procedures (break glass), automatic logoff, encryption, audit controls, and integrity controls. IAM and IGA platforms automate compliance.
📍 Where Is It Used?
Healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates — any organization handling PHI in the US.
💡 Real-World Example
A hospital implements IGA to ensure every clinician has a unique ID (no shared logins), role-based access to patient records (minimum necessary access), quarterly access reviews certifying appropriate PHI access, and automatic deprovisioning when staff leave — satisfying HIPAA Security Rule requirements.
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