HIPAA Network
The HIPAA Network at Temple University provides a secure environment for transmitting and storing sensitive health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This network is specifically configured to support systems and users working with Protected Health Information (PHI), ensuring data is encrypted, access is restricted, and activity is monitored accordingin toaccordance with federal regulations and university standards.policies. All devices and services operatingconnected withinto this network aremust subjectadhere to rigorousstrict security policies,standards, including endpointmanaged protection,endpoints, limited internet access, and regular compliance audits.
Access to the HIPAA Network is provided exclusively granted through the HIPAA VPN,VPN, which maintainscreates ana persistent, encrypted connectiontunnel between the user's device and the secure networkHIPAA environment. The HIPAA VPN is always activeconnected on authorizedapproved devices, creatingprotecting PHI in transit and maintaining a persistent secure tunnelsession throughout use. Users must log in using Temple credentials and two-factor authentication (2FA) and must use a university-managed device that protectscomplies PHIwith duringrequired transmission.security Users working within the HIPAA environment must follow strict access protocols, including the use of managed devices, Temple credentials, and two-factor authentication.configurations. This setup helps ensure that allensures HIPAA-related research, documentation, and communication remain secure and compliant.compliant at all times.
HIPAA VPN accounts are limitedonly available to selectedapproved individuals who need access to accessHIPAA-protected resources that are not availableaccessible invia TUapps or fromgeneral theirVPN computer.access. To request a HIPAA VPN account, contactsubmit thea Help Deskticket through the TUhelp websitewebsite and include the name ofspecify the resource you need to access and the justification for access.
To connect to the HIPAA VPN, navigatego toto: https://hipaavpn.temple.edu
For furtherdetailed step-by-stepinstructions, guidesvisit and information, reviewthe Remote Access page.