The informatics nurse is reviewing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule. Which personal health information does this act expect to be protected? Select all that apply.
A) Age
B) Name
C) Address
D) Telephone number
E) Social Security number
B) Name
C) Address
D) Telephone number
E) Social Security number
Explanation: A) Age is not considered PHI under HIPAA's security rule.
B) HIPAA's security rule is concerned with protecting PHI. For covered entities, the rule defines 18 criteria that define PHI, including name.
C) HIPAA's security rule is concerned with protecting PHI. For covered entities, the rule defines 18 criteria that define PHI, including address.
D) HIPAA's security rule is concerned with protecting PHI. For covered entities, the rule defines 18 criteria that define PHI, including telephone number.
E) HIPAA's security rule is concerned with protecting PHI. For covered entities, the rule defines 18 criteria that define PHI, including Social Security number.
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