What does it take to comply with privacy laws? In this course, we’ll look at the practical aspects of navigating the complex landscape of privacy requirements. Better understanding privacy laws and data protection will enable you to protect your organization and the constituents that depend on your organization to safeguard their personal information. First, we will examine the historical context that drove the creation of laws, best practices, and other standards for protecting personal information. We will also consider where in the U.S. privacy laws exist and which sectors remain unregulated. Next, we will focus on the federal health privacy law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) – and what it takes to comply with it. How do you know the scope of the requirements? And once you know HIPAA applies, how do you actually put measures in place to ensure compliance? We’ll explore the notion that one cannot have privacy without strong security and examine various models that promote the security of personal information. We’ll look closely at breach notification laws – one of the most significant drivers of change in organizations – and discuss strategies for the improvement of data protection overall. Lastly, we will look at international law, state law, the unique and important role of the Federal Trade Commission in protecting privacy. Most importantly, we get practical – we will discuss real-world, practical approaches to how compliance professionals can navigate the complex landscape of privacy requirements to best protect their organizations.
VK
Very good lecturer and material overall. However, the links to reading material should be checked regularly. One article was missing (4 week, FTC section).  
LF
A very comprehensive and easy to understand course on HIPAA and fair information principles.
JS
excellent review of hipaa. everyone should have this info
HP
Very interesting information and well explained. Thank you so much.
LL
Great course. The only complaint is the time lag for getting the assignment peer reviewed.
LL
Very informative. I'm not in the Medical field - just as a usual consumer. I'm now more knowledgeable about HIPAA, it's purpose and what it means to check that box.
SM
Great content, simplified explanation and effective format - Week breakdown of learning & peer review format.
AP
This was an excellent course. Thank you Professors.
LL
I expected more specificity in the privacy laws we went over, but overall it was a good introduction to the subject.
EH
This was a very interesting and relevant course. I am very satisfied with the course requirements and what I learned.
KR
I learned a lot about Privacy Law, HIPAA and FTC guidelines
CE
perfect. I recommend newbies to take it. very important.
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Won't allow me to finish because no peers to review. What is the point of paying for a certificate if you can't finish the course because no peers to review in over 3 weeks.
Content was good, however, I would like a refund if no certificate is possible because no peers to review,
HS
Informative course and the lecturer was precise and articulate. I would recommend that a different grading method be considered when there are fewer students enrolled. I found it disheartening that I had to wait for a fellow peer to review and grade my final paper before I received my final grade.
The instructor was knowledgeable and articulate. The practice quizzes were helpful in preparing for the weeks' quizzes. Only drawback was the peer graded assignment - this was frustrating and of not much use. Assignment was frustrating in that I found my peer reviewer completely missed the fact that I had included examples of Fair Act principles since they were not spelled out 1-2-3. When I had to redo and actually made it much more basic then it was ok. This is not an opportunity to do professional level writing. I will avoid any other courses with peer review assignments. As a former teacher and a senior exec in homeland Security I found this exercise not worth while.
The material in this is excellent. Peer review sucks. It is a waist of time and energy. You are harming the student because, the student is unable to obtain his/her certificate due to not because of a grade, but rather at the whim of a fellow student.
It was much more comprehensive than I expected which was a huge plus! I had taken another online course and found it wanting greatly. But this was informative and I really felt like I had learned a great deal and knew expansive parts of the program. I liked the peer review but would have liked to see the notes if there were any. Also, I did have trouble trying to get the memo written on the space provided. It kept telling me it was too long and I'd barely begun and then when I went just to a paragraph style it would erase sentences when I thought it was done. So it took longer and was not in the style that I was hoping. The one that I reviewed was in the style that I originally chose. So I felt disappointed that I wasn't able to present the answers as i would have liked. But great course.
This is a fundamental issue in healthcare technology - well covered and anchored with quizzes and a peer-graded project. The peer grading had some rough edges, but the course teaching and plan makes it a resource I expect to frequently refer colleagues to. Very well done, thanks.
A great way to familiarize yourself with HIPAA law in comparison with other Healthcare and Privacy Laws around the world specifically "Europe". Provides great insight about the basics of privacy and data protection.
Excellent course for beginners who are just starting in the field of Privacy and Health Law. Perfect combination of theory, policy and practical advise. It was worth every penny!!
Very informative. I'm not in the Medical field - just as a usual consumer. I'm now more knowledgeable about HIPAA, it's purpose and what it means to check that box.
Very good lecturer and material overall. However, the links to reading material should be checked regularly. One article was missing (4 week, FTC section).
It was ok, language a little elevated for some audiences with non-law backgrounds. wish it gave more practical examples. Readings are hard to digest.
I expected more specificity in the privacy laws we went over, but overall it was a good introduction to the subject.
Great course. The only complaint is the time lag for getting the assignment peer reviewed.
The course was not bad and the professor was excellent but the grading and review process was lengthy and inconsistent.
There is no name on my certificate. "Coursera Learner" has been written instead of my name. The issue needs to be fixed at the possible earliest, please.
Brilliantly desined course structure to give in-depth knowledge of Privacy of personal data and its handling. The compliances attached to it and role and responsibilities of a compliance professional.
It has enhanced and elevated my knowledge which will surely add value post notification of DPDP Act in India. I sincerely thank Coursera for this opportunity.
This course is very good! It focuses on HIPAA but it also provides a lot more information about general privacy laws that I did not expect to learn about. Very helpful and I can see how I will be using these laws weather I work in healthcare under Hippa or a different organization.
Very well structured, easy to understand. It was a great way for me to learn this complex topic holistically to be able to utilize the knowledge for my day to day work. Now I know the basics and I know where to check if I need details.
It is very informative course. i like the the procedure and learrning style of the trainer. The training material is very easy and it is designed by very professional poeple.
Great content, simplified explanation and effective format - Week breakdown of learning & peer review format.