HIPAA_Data_Recovery_SOP

HIPAA Data Recovery SOP (Printable Checklist) 

 Purpose: Ensure compliant, timely restoration of ePHI systems (HIPAA 45 CFR §164.308(a)(7)). 

 Section A: Triage & Authorization [ ] Validate incident/change request and business impact. [ ] Confirm data classification and owner; obtain approvals. 

 Section B: Identify Scope & Restore Point [ ] Confirm system, dataset, dependencies, and desired timestamp. [ ] Select backup/snapshot meeting RPO; verify media availability. 

 Section C: Prepare Environment [ ] Isolate affected systems if incident-related (malware/ransomware). [ ] Gather credentials/keys; ensure network and target capacity. 

 Section D: Execute Recovery [ ] Follow runbook for system/db/file restore. [ ] Track actions, timestamps, backup IDs. 

 Section E: Integrity Validation [ ] Verify file/system integrity (hashes, DB consistency, app checks). [ ] Obtain owner validation/sign-off. 

 Section F: Return to Service [ ] Reconnect to production networks; monitor performance and logs. [ ] Validate access controls and audit logging. 

 Section G: Documentation & Lessons Learned [ ] Complete Data Recovery Form and attach artifacts (hashes, logs). [ ] Update runbooks; record corrective actions and test plans. 

 Sign-Off - Performed By (print/sign/date): ______________________________________________ - Owner Validation (print/sign/date): __________________________________________ - Security/Privacy Review (print/sign/date): ___________________________________ 

 Records: Retain forms, logs, approvals for 6 years.