HIPAA Security Compliance for Konica Minolta bizhub MFPs

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CaptureINTRODUCTION
With the dramatic increase in volume of sensitive confidential information in electronic form, various government sponsored security regulations tie together the security and integrity of technological systems and processes. Technology security has become critically important as various organizations and businesses use their electronic systems to comply with government regulations. Recent laws and regulations include;

• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
• Sarbanes-Oxley (Financial Accounting)
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Finance)
• Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (Food and Drugs)
• ISO 15408, also known as, Common Criteria

In response to these regulations, Konica Minolta is taking the lead in developing and implementing Security based information technologies in Multi-Function office machines. Ever since the introduction of the first Konica Minolta MFP, Konica Minolta has strived to develop and implement technologies that safeguard the confidentiality of electronic documents.

With the rising popularity of network connected Office Machines for printing and scanning, people in various industries will increasingly look to MFPs as an efficient and cost-effective method of distributing, storing and receiving sensitive electronic information. Security measures for Konica Minolta MFPs can easily be adopted for use in a wide range of industries where electronic document security is important. This requirement will grow more relevant as the trend towards electronic storage and maintenance of sensitive information continues. Whether installed in a small office as a workgroup device or in a large hospital as a departmental workhorse, Konica Minolta MFPs can provide the security, reliability and stability that healthcare professionals demand and require.

This document will discuss IT related security initiatives and explain how Konica Minolta MFPs comply with the various rules and regulations set forth in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) legislation.