In privacy protection, what is a “covered entity”?

A. Personal data collected by a privacy organization

B. An organization subject to the privacy provisions of HIPAA

C. A privacy office or team fully responsible for protecting personal information
D. Hidden gaps in privacy protection that may go unnoticed without expert analysis

Reference: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/onc_privacy_and_security_chapter4_v1_022112.pdf