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Technical Safeguards Compliance

Meaning

Technical Safeguards Compliance refers to the mandatory implementation of technology and policies to protect electronic protected health information, or ePHI, from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction, as required by the HIPAA Security Rule. These safeguards are essential for organizations handling sensitive patient data, including hormonal testing results or treatment plans, and encompass security measures such as encryption, access controls, and automatic log-off mechanisms. Adherence to these protocols is critical for maintaining patient trust and avoiding severe regulatory penalties in the hormonal health space.