The importance of HIPAA for data protection
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that was passed in 1996. It regulates the protection and security of health data in the United States. HIPAA defines binding standards for healthcare providers, insurers and other healthcare organisations to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of patient information. Central aspects of HIPAA are Privacy: The law prescribes how personal health information must be used, disclosed and protected. Data security: [...]
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