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HIPAA
Privacy
US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy/security rules for PHI.
Definition
HIPAA establishes requirements for covered entities and business associates to protect protected health information (PHI), including safeguards, minimum necessary use, and breach notification rules.
In plain English
US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy/security rules for PHI.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It constrains handling of sensitive medical data and requires security controls and accountability.
Example
Example: Access controls and audit logs for patient record systems; breach reporting if PHI is exposed.