Data Privacy & Security

Privacy & Security Policies

KONZA National Network is committed to complying with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding privacy and security including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH).

We demonstrate our commitment by implementing physical, technical and administrative safeguards that include:

  • Ongoing risk assessments and analysis
  • Workforce security efforts
  • Access authorization procedures and limitations that include role-based security
  • Privacy and security training and sanction policies
  • Audit controls such as tracking and reviewing audit trails
  • Emergency response plans and procedures
  • Data backup processes
  • Facility security policies and procedures
  • Password protections
  • Multi-factor authentication and validation processes
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HIE Policies & Procedures

KONZA National Network’s policies and procedures provide guidance on how to join the KONZA National Network. They detail the onboarding process and outline the essential conditions required for access and use of data of new participants.

  • Compliance with Laws, Policies, and Procedures
  • KONZA Policies and Procedures
  • Participation Requirements
  • Participant Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures/Notice to Patients/Consent/Opt-Out
  • Data Use
  • Restrictions on Use/Disclosure of Part II PHI and Sensitive Information/Override for Emergencies and Patient Authorized Point of Care Disclosure
  • Restrictions on Use of Sensitive Information
  • Policy Governing Data for Patients who Self-Pay for Healthcare
  • Policy on Information Blocking
  • Policy Dispute Management and Participant Enforcement
  • Steps for Reporting, Investigating, and Resolving Suspected Security Incidents
  • Mitigation in the Event of Unauthorized Use
  • Audit Controls/Time Frames for Reporting Unauthorized Use/Disclosures
  • Technical Framework Policy
  • KONZA Password Requirements
  • Access and Removal of Access
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Looking for more answers?

If this page didn’t address everything you, contact our Privacy and Security Officer, and we’ll be happy to assist.


Brenda Kebert
Privacy and Security Officer
bkebert@konza.org | 800.435.2104