Professional Development > Careers & Education5 unexpected ways you’re violating HIPAA lawBy Jonathan Ford HughesFact-checked by MDLinx staffPublished October 18, 2019TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysForwarding PHI to a personal email accountWalking away from paperwork or a computerDisclosing patient informationRemovable storage devicesPoor password managementKey TakeawaysYou may be putting yourself at risk of a HIPAA violation without even realizing it.Lax recordkeeping or accidentally sharing patient info are common errors.Without proper security and strong passwords, your devices are a prime target.SHARE THIS ARTICLEADVERTISEMENT