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Designing a Cross-Functional Framework for Compliance with Health Data Protection Laws in Multijurisdictional Healthcare Settings
Abstract
In the evolving landscape of global healthcare delivery, compliance with diverse health data protection laws has become increasingly complex, particularly for multi-jurisdictional healthcare organizations. The convergence of regulatory frameworks such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other national and regional policies has created an urgent need for integrated compliance strategies. This paper proposes a cross-functional framework designed to enable healthcare providers operating across multiple jurisdictions to navigate regulatory complexities while ensuring patient privacy, data integrity, and legal conformity. The framework synthesizes elements from legal compliance, information governance, clinical informatics, and organizational behavior to promote collaboration between IT, legal, and clinical departments. Using a qualitative multi-case study approach, the study analyzes compliance practices in hospitals operating in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The findings reveal a fragmented compliance landscape, where isolated departmental approaches hinder effective data protection. The proposed framework addresses these challenges through a unified governance structure, risk-based prioritization, adaptive compliance workflows, and continuous training mechanisms. This work contributes a scalable and actionable model for aligning health information management with international privacy mandates, ensuring that multijurisdictional healthcare providers can deliver secure and compliant patient care.
Keywords
Health Data Protection Laws, Multijurisdictional Healthcare Compliance, Cross-Functional Governance Models
Citations
IRE Journals:
Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon , Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin , Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe
"Designing a Cross-Functional Framework for Compliance with Health Data Protection Laws in Multijurisdictional Healthcare Settings" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 4 Issue 4 2020 Page 279-296
IEEE:
Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon , Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin , Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe
"Designing a Cross-Functional Framework for Compliance with Health Data Protection Laws in Multijurisdictional Healthcare Settings" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 4(4)
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