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Data Protection Measures

Meaning

The comprehensive set of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive personal health information (PHI) and genetic data. These measures encompass policies, procedures, and technologies designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of patient records and research data. Strict adherence to data protection measures is a non-negotiable ethical and legal requirement in clinical practice and health research.