Transcription security[edit]

Business meetings and professional recordings can contain sensitive data, so security is an
important factor which should not be overlooked by a transcription company when providing services
to its clients. Companies should therefore follow the various laws and industry best practice,
especially so when serving law firms, government agencies or courts. Medical Transcription
specifically is governed by HIPAA, which elaborates data security practices and compliance
measures to be strictly followed, failure of which leads to legal action and penalties.
Transcription security includes maintaining the confidentiality of the data through information
security practices including limiting access with passwords and ensuring a secure environment for
data and appropriate methods of disposal of all materials and deletion of files. Personnel may be
required to sign non-disclosure agreements on a regular basis as well as take
various oaths regarding confidentiality and accuracy.