HIPAA Violations

A HIPAA violation occurs when an organization fails to comply with one or more of the requirements outlined in the HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Notification Rules.

Common examples of HIPAA violations include:

• Unauthorized access or disclosure of PHI

• Failure to implement proper safeguards to protect PHI

• Lack of a valid Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with vendors handling PHI

• Delayed or incomplete breach notifications

• Inadequate employee training on privacy and security policies

Violations can result in significant penalties, both financial and reputational.
Organizations that proactively build strong compliance programs aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 are better positioned to mitigate HIPAA risks and demonstrate accountability.