CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #261
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #261: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: Protected health information (PHI) in the United States. HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is a US law that regulates the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). This law applies to all entities that handle PHI, including healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghou
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HIPAA primarily oversees the use of:
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- APersonal data on social media platforms
- BProtected health information (PHI) in Europe
- CPersonal data of European Union citizens
- DProtected health information (PHI) in the United States
Explanation
HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is a US law that regulates the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). This law applies to all entities that handle PHI, including healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses. It does not apply to protected health information in Europe, personal data on social media platforms, or personal data of European Union citizens (see ISC2 Study Guide, Module 4, under Governance
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