ABA data security vs HIPAA: a practical IT checklist for LA firms

Attorneys search for how firm IT lines up with confidentiality duties. Medical offices search for HIPAA-ready setups. The labels differ; many of the technical controls look similar: access, encryption, MFA, backups, and a partner who answers when something breaks.

This is an IT checklist for Los Angeles area offices — not legal advice.

Shared technical themes

• Unique logins and least-privilege access
• Multi-factor authentication on email and remote access
• Encryption for devices and backups
• A restore path that has been tested
• A named technician path when the office is down