Which of the following is fundamentally concerned with the safeguarding of PHI (Protected Health Information)?
A.
ECPA
B.
PATRIOT Act
C.
GLBA
D.
HIPAA
Explanation:
Answer D is correct; the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules are part of the Administrative Simplification portion of HIPAA and are primarily concerned with safeguarding PHI.Incorrect Answers and Explanations: A, B, and C: Answers A, B, and C are incorrect. ECPA deals with wiretapping of electronic communications. The information security aspects of the PATRIOT Act are focused on giving law enforcement greater powers with less oversight in order to combat terrorism. GLBA pertains to the financial security and focused on the protection of the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.