Privacy Committee Structures

The UW Medicine Privacy Program consists of several committees. These committees exist to ensure stakeholder involvement in maintaining an effective compliance program. UW Medicine Compliance oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of UW Medicine's compliance with Privacy regulations.
Privacy Program Subgroups Org Chart

Confidentiality and Access Steering Committee [CASC]

CASC develops policy guidelines that provide the foundation for appropriate and efficient access to and release of UW Medicine’s administrative, clinical and financial information.
CASC Charter

Confidentiality and Access Work Group [CAWG]

CAWG determines the appropriate policy guidelines, procedures, practices and systems work that provide the foundation for appropriate and efficient access to and release of UW Medicine’s administrative, clinical and financial information.
CAWG Charter
CAWG Members Roles and Responsibilities
CAWG Norms

Privacy Oversight Group [POG]

POG monitors legal and community best practices for compliance with federal and state privacy laws, assures that consistent corrective actions are recommended for privacy investigations across UW Medicine, and assures that privacy & security events and complaints are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
POG Charter