Organization should maintain Business Associate Agreements
Critical
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Document satisfactory assurances from each Business Associate that they will appropriately safeguard ePHI. Maintain signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with all vendors who handle ePHI.
How to verify
- Verify BAA inventory for all Business Associates
- Confirm all BAAs are signed and current
Compliance frameworks
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