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A hospital's data system lacks encryption for patient records. What is the main HIPAA compliance issue here?

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Cybersecurity - Compliance and Governance
A hospital's data system lacks encryption for patient records. What is the main HIPAA compliance issue here?
AToo many user accounts
BExcessive data backup
COver-encryption of data
DFailure to protect data confidentiality
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify encryption's role in HIPAA

    Encryption is required to protect patient data confidentiality during storage and transmission.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the issue of missing encryption

    Without encryption, data is vulnerable to unauthorized access, violating HIPAA rules.

  3. Final Answer:

    Failure to protect data confidentiality -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Missing encryption = confidentiality failure = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Encryption protects confidentiality [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing encryption with backup
  • Thinking more accounts cause compliance issues

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