What Are Key Regulations Governing Data Protection?
Several regulations govern data protection in the healthcare sector, including:
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): A U.S. federal law that mandates the protection and confidential handling of protected health information (PHI). - GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): European regulation that protects personal data and privacy in the European Union and the European Economic Area. - HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act): Promotes the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.
