QuestionQ120

Privacy Program Framework

In privacy protection, what does the term “covered entity” mean?

  • A Personal data collected by a privacy organization.
  • B An organization subject to the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • C A privacy office or team fully responsible for protecting personal information.
  • D Hidden gaps in privacy protection that may go unnoticed without expert analysis.
Explanation

A HIPAA covered entity is an organization—such as a health plan, health care clearinghouse, or qualifying health care provider—that is subject to HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements.

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