Although no standard certification for HIPAA compliance currently exists for computer files backup software (as of September, 2009), FileWatchdogs Business Edition does comply with the Final Security and Privacy rules.

Our data centers also comply with the Physical Security section of those rules. FileWatchdogs uses the highest possible encryption security available. For Healthcare providers, we can help with compliance of provisions of the Final Security and Privacy rules in case of disasters.

If you would like to know more details about compliance requirements in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, visit the Health and Human Services site at :

http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html