HIPAA Security Regulation

What is Electronic PHI (ePHI)?

Electronic PHI includes all PHI in electronic format, and its use and disclosure is regulated by the HIPAA Security Rules.

Examples of ePHI include:

  • All PHI stored in computer systems and electronic storage media, including servers, workstations, laptops, PDAs, diskettes, CDs, tape, and USB drives.

  • Electronic mail (email) messages.

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