Access Control Policy Template
Technical policies for controlling access to ePHI per §164.312(a).
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Access Control Policy for HIPAA must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives and regulatory references.
Unique User Identification
Assigning unique IDs to all users accessing ePHI.
Emergency Access Procedures
Obtaining ePHI access during emergencies.
Automatic Logoff
Session timeout and inactivity controls.
Role-Based Access
Minimum necessary access based on job function.
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Policy Details
Other HIPAA Templates
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
PHI use and disclosure requirements.
Breach identification and reporting procedures.
Mechanisms for recording and examining access to ePHI per §164.312(b).
Policies to protect ePHI from improper alteration or destruction per §164.312(c).
Technical safeguards for protecting ePHI during electronic transmission per §164.312(e).
Establishes procedures for responding to emergencies affecting ePHI systems per §164.308(a)(7).
Security awareness and training program for all workforce members per §164.308(a)(5).