Improper data security practices promote serious vulnerabilities to networks and systems which can result in the inappropriate use or disclosure of private data.

Because data security is such a vital issue, the Public Jobs: Private Data online training program has been developed to help workforce members and volunteers on all campuses of the University of Minnesota learn about securing University data.

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Clarification of HIPAA & Data Security Training Requirement for AHC faculty and staff (PDF)

Posters Available for Download (PDF)

Quick Links & Helpful Resources

• Safe Computing Website

• HIPAA for New Employees (PDF)

• Top Ten Data Security Safeguards (PDF)

• AHC Server Standards (PDF)

• AHC Workstation Standards (PDF)

• AHC Standards for Technical Support (PDF)

• Provider-Patient Email Communications Working Procedure (PDF)

• Other AHC-IS Policies

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the privacy of your health information at the University of Minnesota, contact the University of Minnesota Privacy Officer at 612 624-7447 or e-mail the privacy office at privacy@umn.edu.

• Contact your Privacy Coordinator

• Contact your Security Contact

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