Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential for ensuring data security in epidemiology:
HIPAA: In the United States, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. GDPR: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union provides a framework for data protection and privacy. ISO/IEC 27001: This international standard provides specifications for an information security management system. FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records, which may include health information.
