Hipaa Security Rule
/ˈhɪpɑː ˈsɪkjʊrɪti ruːl/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of federal regulations under HIPAA establishing national standards to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI) confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Healthcare providers must comply with the HIPAA Security Rule to safeguard patient information.
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Commentary
The HIPAA Security Rule specifically governs electronic PHI, complementing the HIPAA Privacy Rule which covers all forms of PHI.
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