Access Management in Compliance: Navigating GDPR, HIPAA, and Beyond

Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Year 2025 | Subscription
International Journal of Software Computing and Testing
Received Date: 01/06/2025
Acceptance Date: 01/21/2025
Published On: 2025-04-15
First Page: 20
Last Page: 28

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By: Vamsy Priya Anne and Venkata Santosh Chadalavada

Abstract

Access management is a critical component in firms wishing to abide by strict data protection standards, like the GDPR and HIPAA, but this paper access management regulation requirement in a more contextualized manner regarding GDPR and HIPAA, ending with the recommendation of an overall framework to enforce compliance. It provides best practices regarding data access, user authentication, and monitoring strategies that correspond to changing demands for such regulations. The paper integrates diverse access control models, such as the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) to suggest a unified approach to the management of data access across multiple jurisdictions. The paper also presents an empirical case study and data for critical evaluation of the practical feasibility of the proposed framework. Several findings presented a seriousness that the organizations face to meet with the requirements of complying with several regulations, which, therefore, call for adaptable access control systems. The paper proceeds with practicable recommendations to organizations on how to both streamline access management and protect sensitive information.

Keywords:Access management, compliance, GDPR, HIPAA, data protection, regulatory compliance, information security

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How to cite this article: Vamsy Priya Anne and Venkata Santosh Chadalavada, Access Management in Compliance: Navigating GDPR, HIPAA, and Beyond. International Journal of Software Computing and Testing. 2025; 11(1): 20-28p.

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