Protected Health Information (PHI): Any individually identifiable health information that is collected, used, or disclosed in the course of providing healthcare services. It is used in the healthcare industry to ensure that patient’s personal and medical information is kept confidential and secure and to comply with HIPAA regulations. Examples of PHI include medical records, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D2: Asset Security | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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