Overview
Health information privacy is the protection of the privacy of individuals' health-related information. It is an essential component of maintaining personal safety and trust in the health care system. Health information privacy includes the secure storage and use of health records and health-related data as well as the protection of information collected from individuals participating in research and clinical studies. Healthcare organizations must ensure that patient health information is kept confidential, secure, and accessible only to authorized personnel. Health information privacy is of utmost importance to protect the public’s trust that the healthcare system is working to protect patient privacy and security.
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