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Glossary: Protecting Data

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Also written: HIPAA

The 1996 US law protecting PHI held by covered entities and their business associates. Its Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules set the duties.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

Protected health information (PHI)Covered entityBusiness associatePrivacy RuleSecurity RuleBreach Notification Rule