Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): A federal agency in the United States that administers programs dealing with health, welfare, and health information. In terms of data protection and confidentiality, DHHS plays a pivotal role in enforcing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which includes rules to protect the privacy and security of certain health information.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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