Over the period, as the dates for HIPAA compliance have grown closer and different deadlines have been passed, the debate on offshore has heated from poor end-quality to non-security of Protected Health Information (PHI). Apart from all the debates, the following two points are part of what is actually stated by HIPAA HIPAA does not regulate or forbid the practice of offshore transcription. HIPAA does recommend a comprehensive Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to be in place with any Associate, which handles Protected Health Information (PHI). At Burrak – Data Solutions • All employees are screened and given proper awareness regarding PHI in conformity by the guidelines established by HIPAA; • All our employees sign a comprehensive Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement (CNDA); • Any physical media containing PHI is properly destroyed under supervision; • Network is protected by a firewall; • All data is scanned for malicious code using an up to-date Anti Virus software; • Proper windows authentication and security is implemented; • Facility is kept manned and server room is kept locked 24x7x365; The above are only the few of our key aspects to prove our zeal “To Work for YOUR Growth” and to abide by rules set forth by HIPAA.