HIPAA Technical & Physical Safeguards 3

Question 1

HIPAA's Transmission Security standard requires covered entities to guard against unauthorized access to ePHI during transmission. Which implementation specification is addressable under this standard?

Accepted Answer

Encryption of data in transit

Answer

Encryption of ePHI in transit is an addressable implementation specification under the Transmission Security standard; covered entities must implement it or document why it is not reasonable.

Question 2

Under the Device and Media Controls standard, the 'accountability' implementation specification requires covered entities to maintain records of:

Accepted Answer

The movements of hardware and electronic media

Answer

The accountability specification requires a record of the movements of hardware and electronic media and the person responsible for those movements.

Question 3

What does the 'unique user identification' implementation specification under HIPAA's Access Control standard require?

Accepted Answer

Each user must use a unique name or number to identify themselves

Answer

Unique user identification requires assigning each user a unique name or number so system activity can be traced to that specific individual.

Question 4

A covered entity experiences a power outage affecting its data center. Which Physical Safeguard implementation specification addresses restoring access to ePHI during emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Contingency Operations

Answer

Contingency Operations procedures establish how to restore access to data protected by access controls in the event of a disaster or emergency.

Question 5

Under HIPAA technical safeguards, which standard specifically addresses ensuring that ePHI transmitted over an electronic network has not been improperly modified?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Answer

The Integrity standard requires policies and procedures to protect ePHI from improper alteration or destruction, including during transmission.

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HIPAA Technical & Physical Safeguards 3