Which term denotes regulations ensuring patient health information privacy?

• A. Privacy Act
• B. Data Protection Act
• C. HIPAA
• D. PHI Regulations

Answer: (C)

HIPAA is the set of regulations that specifically addresses the privacy and security of patient health information. It defines Protected Health Information (PHI), who may access or disclose it, and the rights patients have to access and control their records. It also includes rules for safeguarding electronic PHI and for notifying individuals when a breach occurs. While the Privacy Act deals with federal agency records and Data Protection Acts cover broader data privacy, neither focuses on health information in the care setting. That focus on health information privacy is what makes HIPAA the correct term here.