MUSC Policy MUSC-xx: Information Security - Data Integrity

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Definitions:

Refer to MUSC Policy MUSC-xx: Information Security: Appendix A.

Policy:

If an MUSC System is used to house protected information, then the designated Owner of the System is responsible for ensuring that the System's integrity controls, for protecting data from improper alteration or destruction, are sufficient to meet all legal, ethical and business requirements.

The System's integrity controls must protect data against improper alteration or destruction during storage, during processing, and during transmission over electronic communication networks. The types of integrity controls used in the System should be guided by the System Owner's Risk Assessment.

Sanctions:

Refer to MUSC Policy MUSC-xx: Information Security: Sanctions.

See Also:

MUSC Policy MUSC-xx: Information Security

MUSC Policy MUSC-xx: Information Security - Risk Management

References:

HIPAA Security 164.312(c)(1) Standard: Integrity

HIPAA Security 164.312(c)(2) Mechanism to authenticate electronic protected health information

HIPAA Security 164.312(e)(1) Standard: Transmission security

HIPAA Security 164.312(e)(2)(i) Integrity controls

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