Description:


The organization has established a comprehensive system for user identity management by assigning a unique name and/or number to each user. This practice is essential for accurately identifying and tracking individual user identities within the electronic systems, aligning with the principles of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI).


Unique User Identifiers:

Assignment of unique names and/or numbers to each user, ensuring a distinct identifier for tracking and managing user identity


Consistent Naming Conventions:

Implementation of consistent naming conventions to facilitate clarity and uniformity in user identification across systems and applications.


Centralized Identity Management:

Adoption of centralized identity management systems to streamline the assignment and tracking of unique user identifiers.


Integration with Access Controls:

Integration of unique user identifiers with access controls to enforce secure and authorized access to ePHI based on individual user identities.


Priority: High


Category: Identity Management


Services Associated with AWS:


Amazon Cognito

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)


Services Associated with Azure:


Azure Active Directory

Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)


Objective Evidence:


User Identity Records 

Documentation showcasing the assignment of unique names and/or numbers to individual users.


Access Control Policies:

Records demonstrating the integration of unique user identifiers with access control policies for ePHI.


Centralized Identity Management Configuration:

Documentation outlining the configuration of centralized identity management systems for user identification.


Possible Technology Considerations:


- Biometric Identification

- Federated Identity Management

- Regular Identity Audits


What Needs to Be Answered:


  • How effective is the assignment of unique names and/or numbers in accurately identifying and tracking individual user identities?
  • How well are consistent naming conventions maintained across systems to ensure uniformity in user identification?
  • How seamlessly are unique user identifiers integrated with access controls to enforce secure and authorized access to ePHI?
  • What security measures are in place to protect the confidentiality and integrity of unique user identifiers?


More Details:


Our commitment to identity management involves the meticulous assignment of unique names and/or numbers to users, fostering accurate tracking and secure access to ePHI. By implementing consistent naming conventions and integrating with access controls, we ensure a robust system for user identity management.