HIPPA

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. law enacted in 1996 designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information.

Key Objectives of HIPAA:

  1. Confidentiality: Ensures that personal health information (PHI) is protected from unauthorized access and disclosure.
  2. Integrity: Maintains the accuracy and reliability of health information, preventing unauthorized alteration or destruction.
  3. Availability: Guarantees that health information is accessible to authorized individuals when needed.
  4. Security: Establishes technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect electronic health information (ePHI) from breaches and threats.

Core Components:

  • Privacy Rule: Regulates the use and disclosure of PHI.
  • Security Rule: Sets standards for safeguarding ePHI.
  • Transaction Rule: Standardizes the exchange of health information between entities.
  • Enforcement Rule: Details compliance measures and penalties for violations.

For those looking to secure their health data, consider exploring HIPAA compliant backup software to protect sensitive information.



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