HIPAA
Security

Integrity Controls Policy Template

Policies to protect ePHI from improper alteration or destruction per §164.312(c).

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and regulatory references.
ePHI Integrity Mechanisms-Checksums, hashing, and validation controls.
Data Backup and Recovery-Backup procedures ensuring data integrity.
Change Control-Preventing unauthorized alteration of ePHI.
Integrity Verification-Periodic testing and validation procedures.

Required Sections

A compliant Integrity Controls Policy for HIPAA must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and regulatory references.

2

ePHI Integrity Mechanisms

Checksums, hashing, and validation controls.

3

Data Backup and Recovery

Backup procedures ensuring data integrity.

4

Change Control

Preventing unauthorized alteration of ePHI.

5

Integrity Verification

Periodic testing and validation procedures.

Generate a Customized Version

This template shows the required structure. PoliWriter generates a fully customized Integrity Controls Policy that references your actual cloud providers, identity systems, tools, and team practices — ready for auditor review.