ISC Exam Questions

What is HIPAA?

What is HIPAA?

A.
The Home Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (August 21), Public Law 104-191,
which amends the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986. Also known as the Kennedy- Kassebaum
Act.

B.
The Public Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (August 21), Public Law 104-
191, which amends the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986. Also known as the KennedyKassebaum Act.

C.
)The Health Insurance Privacy & Accountability Act of 1996 (August 2), public law 104-191, which
amends the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986. Also known as the Kennedy- Kassebaum Act.

D.
The Health Insurance Privacy & Accountability Act of 1996 (August 2), Public Law 104-191, which
amends the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986. Also known as the Kennedy- Kassebaum Act.

Explanation:
β€œThe United States Kennedy-Kassebaum Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAAPublic Law 104-191), effective August 21, 1996, addresses the issues of health care privacy, security,
transactions and code sets, unique identifies, electronic signatures, and plan portability in the United
States.” Pg 499-500 Krutz: The CISSP Prep Guide: Gold Edition.