Security Rule Standards
/ˈsɪkjʊrɪti ruːl ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Regulatory requirements establishing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect sensitive information, especially under laws like HIPAA.
Healthcare providers must comply with the Security Rule Standards to safeguard electronic health records.
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Commentary
Security Rule Standards are commonly associated with HIPAA and focus on protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). Drafting should clearly distinguish these standards from broader data protection laws.
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