Data PrivacyQuestion 10 of 10 # What are the Risks of HIPAA Non-compliance? tpTrackingplan answers If HIPAA-regulated PII (e.g. patient identifiers, medical history, health-provider data) is transmitted **without encryption, masking, or proper policy control**, you risk: ## **Non-compliance fines** Fines for non-compliance are not cheap – your business can be fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for non-compliance. ## **Exposing your patients’ data to fraud** Inadequate security systems attract online hackers, making your business susceptible to data breaches. Personal information such as credit card details, security codes, names, birth dates, and other sensitive data becomes a prime target for malicious actors, leading to potential identity theft and fraudulent activities. ## **Costly investigation fees** If evidence of non-compliance is found, the responsibility for covering these investigation fees will fall on your business. This translates to substantial costs amounting to thousands of dollars. ## **Criminal Charges** An individual who intentionally acquires or reveals personally identifiable health information (PHI) –which is precisely what HIPAA’s Privacy Rule aims at protecting–, can be subjected to criminal consequences, including fines of up to $50,000 and a maximum imprisonment of one year. However, if the misconduct includes false pretenses, the criminal penalties can escalate to $100,000 and a potential imprisonment term of up to five years. Moreover, if the conduct is characterized by the intent to sell, transfer, or exploit PHI for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm, the penalties increase to $250,000, and the individual may face imprisonment for up to 10 years. ## **Reputation lost** Non-compliance can erode customer trust in your business, leading to a loss of confidence among your customer base. Instances of data breaches may result in customers refusing to engage in transactions with your business, causing lasting damage to your reputation. ## **Avoid HIPAA’s non-compliance Risks with Trackingplan** Trackingplan helps mitigate these risks by: - **Masking all PII on-device**, ensuring no PHI is processed by our backend. - **Encrypting all transported data**, enforcing least-privilege access. - **Providing audit logs and alerts** for any potential PHI leaks. - Working with your compliance team to align with HIPAA's Technical & Administrative Safeguards. To learn more, check this article on [**HIPAA-compliant digital analytics challenges**](/blog/evaluating-the-impact-of-healthcare-hipaa-privacy-rule-in-digital-analytics) and how organizations in the healthcare sector navigate constraints while leveraging their data. For full details, please refer to our [**Privacy & Security documentation**](/docs/privacy-and-security). **Stop babysitting tags** Trackingplan audits your real user data around the clock and flags issues before they cost you. [Start free trial →](https://app.trackingplan.com/signup) [Book a demo](/demo) Filed under [Data Privacy](/categories-faqs/data-privacy) · [all questions](/faqs) More in Data Privacy [Category page →](/categories-faqs/data-privacy) 1. [?What is PII? Definition, examples, and protection](/faqs/what-is-pii) 2. [?Do you collect any data about my users?](/faqs/do-you-collect-any-data-about-my-users) 3. [?How does Trackingplan handle the data it receives when customers use Trackingplan?](/faqs/how-does-trackingplan-handle-the-data-it-receives-when-customers-use-trackingplan) 4. [?Will the installation script interfere with my site or cause security issues?](/faqs/will-the-installation-script-interfere-with-my-site-or-cause-security-issues) 5. [?Where are your servers located?](/faqs/where-are-your-servers-located) 6. [?Does Trackingplan use cookies or user IDs?](/faqs/does-trackingplan-use-cookies-or-user-ids) 7. [?How to Remove a Tracking Cookie and Reclaim Your Privacy](/faqs/how-to-remove-a-tracking-cookie-and-reclaim-your-privacy) 8. [?Can Trackingplan help me stay compliant with GDPR and CCPA?](/faqs/how-can-trackingplan-help-me-stay-privacy-compliant-with-gdpr-and-ccpa-laws) 9. [?How can I secure PII for Privacy and Compliance with Trackingplan?](/faqs/how-can-i-secure-pii-for-privacy-and-compliance-with-trackingplan) Support ## Do you have any questions? Your questions are important to us. If there's anything on your mind that hasn't been addressed, reach out to us. [Let's talk →](mailto:support@trackingplan.com?subject=Trackingplan%20-%20Faqs) Trackingplan ## See everything. Miss nothing. Your implementations audited around the clock with real-time, real-user data. Real-time alerts about errors or changes in your data, campaigns, pixels, privacy and consent. Let AI flag issues before they cost you. [Start free trial →](https://app.trackingplan.com/signup) [Book a demo](/demo)