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# What is the HIPAA Security Rule?

The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals’ electronic personal health information that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity. The Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information. 

To learn more please click the link below:   
[https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/index.html](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/index.html)

   
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