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In computer security, which information is the term PHI used to describe?
The correct answer is B. protected health information. PHI stands for Protected Health Information, a term defined under the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It refers to any individually identifiable health information - such as diagnoses, treatment records, or payment details - that is created…
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In computer security, which information is the term PHI used to describe?
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- Aprivate host information
- Bprotected health information
- Cpersonal health information
- Dprotected host information
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(22 responses)- A9% (2)
- B86% (19)
- C5% (1)
Explanation
PHI stands for Protected Health Information, a term defined under the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It refers to any individually identifiable health information - such as diagnoses, treatment records, or payment details - that is created, received, stored, or transmitted by a covered entity or business associate. 'Personal health information' (C) is a common mix-up but is not the official HIPAA term. 'Private host information' and 'protected host information' are not real security classifications.
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