Frequently Asked Questions

Should ePHI be disposed?

Yes. If you have PHI on electronic media, it must be disposed of properly when no longer needed for legitimate use. Electronic media includes, but is not limited to:

• computers (desktop and laptop)
• portable hard drives
• floppy disks
• flash memory
• backup tapes
• fax machines
• CD-ROMs
• department issued digital cameras
• zip drives
• medical equipment (EKG and EMG machines)