All entities covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) know that shielding protected health information from potential unauthorized disclosure needs to be a priority.

On January 12, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this year’s priorities and areas of focus of its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE). The OCIE conducts the SEC’s National Examination Program and promotes compliance with federal securities laws.