Privacy Risk Assessments

Privacy and compliance know-how and support you can trust

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Ensure Privacy, Achieve Compliance, Remain Nimble

Our team of former regulators*, lawyers*, and privacy program leaders will help you identify how effective your privacy programs are, where you have gaps, and how to bridge them so your programs can hold up to the rigors of certifications and changing regulatory requirements.

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Leadership and clarity for healthcare privacy & compliance

Protecting data privacy is a must. But when you’re juggling limited resources and trying to keep up with constantly changing regulations and contractual obligations, it’s hard to know where your compliance gaps lie—let alone take the steps needed to address them. Clearwater provides expert consulting services to assess compliance, identify gaps, build effective privacy and compliance programs, and prepare your organization for certifications. We review your compliance programs and documentation, providing strategic guidance on priorities and potential changes. Additionally, we walk you through certification requirements and facilitate the necessary steps for completion.

Certifications:

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PCI DSS

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DEA-EPCS

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CMMC

Privacy Risk Assessment

Clearwater offers expert witness services to support legal proceedings involving data privacy and regulatory compliance matters. Our seasoned professionals provide credible and objective expert testimony and analysis, drawing on deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience. These services assist law firms and healthcare organizations in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations related to HIPAA, data breaches, risk assessments, and other complex security and compliance matters.

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State Data Privacy Law Assessment

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GLBA

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NIST Privacy Framework

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42 CFR Part 2

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Privacy in Research

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Information Blocking

*Although the information provided by Clearwater may be helpful in informing customers and others who have an interest in data privacy and security issues, it does not constitute legal advice. This information is intended to be a general information resource and should not be relied upon as a substitute for competent legal advice specific to your circumstances. YOU SHOULD EVALUATE ALL INFORMATION, OPINIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED BY CLEARWATER IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR LEGAL OR OTHER ADVISOR, AS APPROPRIATE.

Privacy Program Development

Program Development Components

We help organizations design, implement, or update their compliance programs. These services can be customized to fill gaps and address known deficiencies. Our team delivers efficiency and scale with consultants who have deep backgrounds in healthcare. Their in-field experience and guidance drive foundational changes that help elevate compliance programs to industry best practices.

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Tailored Privacy Framework

Design and implementation of customized privacy programs aligned to multiple regulations and goals, our experts help you scale and drive improved compliance efficiency.

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Policy and Procedure Development

Creation or refinement of privacy-related policies and standard operating procedures.

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Privacy Program Gap Assessment

Evaluation of current practices against HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

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Incident Response Planning

Development of procedures for identifying, reporting, and managing privacy incidents and breaches.

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Ongoing Program Maturity Support

Guidance on program evaluation, improvement planning, and regulatory updates

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Governance Structure Design

Establishment of roles, responsibilities, and oversight mechanisms for effective program management.

Privacy Staffing and Training

Our privacy staffing and training deliver the services to protect your organization.

vCPO. Virtual Chief Privacy Officer allows you to select one of our experts to help with the program development or oversight of your organization’s privacy and compliance needs.

Staff Augmentation & Training. Our experts can provide the staff and focus needed so you can develop and grow your in-house resources to advance your privacy and compliance goals.

Expert Witness Services

Clearwater offers expert witness services to support legal proceedings involving data privacy and regulatory compliance matters. Our seasoned professionals provide credible, objective expert testimony and analysis based on deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience. These services assist law firms and healthcare organizations in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations related to HIPAA, data breaches, risk assessments, and other complex security and compliance matters.

Featured Experts

Our experts leverage decades of experience to support your organization’s unique cybersecurity and compliance strategy.

SME Highlight

Melissa Andrews, CP, CHPC, CHC

Melissa Andrews is a Senior Manager, Compliance Services, specializing in privacy and compliance at Clearwater. Melissa brings Clearwater clients more […]