Develop a data and device destruction policy in five easy steps

Destroying and disposing of data or devices that contain protected health information is an essential part of a practice's privacy and security procedures. It also is critical to managing financial risk and risk to your practice's reputation. Many practices, however, have not developed a policy or process for safely discarding the data, or the devices on which the data resides. This article covers five key action steps a practice can take to mitigate the risks involved in destroying and disposing of clinical and financial data.