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The HIPAA Privacy Rule

The HIPAA Privacy Rule prohibits the disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) unless required or allowed by law, specifying how this information may be used and disclosed.

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The Privacy Rule protects protected health information (PHI) in any form.

The Privacy Rule protects all forms of Personal Health Information (PHI) such as:

  • e-mail
  • fax
  • computer-stored data
  • voice recordings
  • paper documents

Furthermore, the HIPAA Privacy Rule dictates not to disclose, share, or expose any client's PHI unless the recipient has a legitimate right to access it.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-6. The Privacy Rule protects Protected Health Information (PHI) _____.