Compliance with HIPAA

HIPAA compliance for Canadian teams

If you store, process, or support U.S. patient information, HIPAA expectations can follow the data. We help you reduce risk, tighten controls, and prove due diligence.
Regulatory Landscape

Understanding HIPAA vs. PIPEDA

While Canada has PIPEDA and PHIPA, entering the US market requires strict adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Cross-Border Data Transfer
Understanding where your data resides is critical. We help you structure your architecture to comply with data residency requirements while serving US clients.
Business Associate Agreements (BAA)
Canadian vendors must sign BAAs with US covered entities. We guide you through the legal and technical obligations these contracts enforce.
Security Rule Implementation
We translate HIPAA's administrative, physical, and technical safeguards into actionable steps for your Canadian engineering and ops teams.
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Our Solutions

How We Enable Your US Expansion

Gap Analysis
Detailed comparison of your current PIPEDA/PHIPA posture against HIPAA requirements to identify specific deficiencies.
Policy Development
Creation of HIPAA-compliant policies and procedures tailored to your Canadian operational context.
Risk Assessment
Mandatory HIPAA Security Risk Assessment to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities to ePHI.
Staff Training
Comprehensive HIPAA training modules for your Canadian staff to understand US privacy expectations.

Why HIPAA Matters for Canadian Businesses

The US market represents a massive opportunity, but non-compliance carries heavy fines and reputational damage. A proactive HIPAA strategy is a competitive advantage.

Unlock US Enterprise Deals

Major US healthcare providers will not engage without verified HIPAA compliance.

Avoid Heavy Penalties

HIPAA violations can result in fines up to $1.5 million per year for each violation category.

Build Trust with Patients

Demonstrate your commitment to protecting sensitive health data across borders.

What’s Protecting Your Business from the Next Threat?

Don’t wait for a breach to expose your vulnerabilities. Let Privacy Horizon secure your data, ensure compliance, and build lasting trust.