HIPAA
Healthcare organizations and their business associates
Consider how technology safeguards and documented practices relate to protecting electronic protected health information. HIPAA obligations depend on the organization and its role.
Support · Compliance · Dallas-Fort Worth
Make compliance requirements easier to navigate.
Ergon helps businesses clarify technology-related requirements, review current practices, and organize practical next steps, without the compliance maze or geek-speak.
IT compliance guidance for businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Clear requirements. Practical action.
Compliance gaps can become business risks.
Requirements can overlap, documentation can become outdated, and the state of technology controls may be hard to see. A structured review can help leadership understand what applies, where clarification may be needed, and what to prioritize.
The exact scope depends on your organization, applicable obligations, current documentation, and existing controls. We start by understanding that context rather than assuming every framework applies.
Frameworks and requirements
Start with the requirements relevant to your business.
Applicability and responsibilities vary by organization; confirm your specific obligations with qualified compliance or legal professionals.
FTC Safeguards Rule
Certain financial institutions under FTC jurisdiction
Discuss information-security program requirements and the technology safeguards relevant to your business. Applicability depends on the organization and current rules.
PCI DSS
Organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data
Review payment-card data flows, systems in scope, and technology practices that may be relevant to PCI DSS.
NIST frameworks
Organizations seeking a structured approach to cybersecurity risk
Use relevant NIST guidance as a way to organize security practices, identify gaps, and inform a practical roadmap.
This overview is for general information only. It is not legal advice, a compliance determination, or a certification. Regulatory requirements can change and should be confirmed for your situation.
Practical compliance support
Turn requirements into defined next steps.
Ergon’s technology-focused support can help your team understand the current picture and organize the work, based on an agreed scope.
Requirements and gap review
Compare current practices and available evidence with requirements relevant to the engagement, identifying questions or gaps that may need attention.
Policy and documentation support
Review existing technology-related policies and records, and clarify where additional documentation or updates may be useful.
Prioritized remediation planning
Organize findings into practical next steps, with attention to business priorities, owners, timing, and available resources.
Assessment readiness
Help organize available evidence and responsibilities ahead of a compliance review, based on the applicable scope.
Our approach
Understand the obligations, then plan the work.
Understand the requirement
We learn about your organization, customers, contractual obligations, deadlines, and existing compliance work.
Review the current picture
We discuss current technology practices, documentation, and the areas you want to clarify.
Plan practical next steps
We outline an agreed scope and actionable priorities. You retain responsibility for compliance decisions and any required formal assessment.
Common questions
Compliance support FAQs
Which compliance requirements can Ergon help address?+
That depends on your industry, customer contracts, technology environment, and applicable obligations. We begin by understanding your needs and confirming the scope before discussing support.
Does Ergon provide legal advice or certify compliance?+
No. Ergon provides technology and IT compliance support, not legal advice or a certification. Organizations should confirm their obligations with qualified legal or compliance professionals and the appropriate assessor.
Does compliance support guarantee we will pass an audit?+
No. Audit and assessment results depend on the applicable requirements, your organization’s controls and evidence, and the independent assessor. We can help improve readiness and clarify gaps, but we can’t promise a specific outcome.
Can you work with our internal IT, compliance team, or legal counsel?+
Yes, responsibilities can be coordinated with your internal staff and advisors. We’ll agree on roles, communication, access, and decision-making before work begins.
How much does compliance support cost?+
Pricing depends on the applicable requirements, the current documentation and systems being reviewed, and the agreed scope of support. We can discuss the scope after learning about your situation.
Start with a conversation
Get a clearer view of your compliance priorities.
Tell us what requirements or upcoming reviews you’re working through.