What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare data privacy?
Healthcare Information Protection and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Information Privacy and Assurance Act
Healthcare Integrity and Privacy Protection Act
#2
Which of the following is a primary concern regarding healthcare data privacy?
Ensuring the confidentiality of patient information
Maximizing healthcare profits
Streamlining administrative processes
Expanding healthcare access
#3
Which federal agency oversees the enforcement of HIPAA regulations related to healthcare data privacy?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
#4
What does PHI stand for in the context of healthcare data privacy?
Personal Health Insurance
Protected Health Information
Public Health Initiative
Private Health Investigation
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common method of healthcare data breach?
Unauthorized access by employees
Phishing attacks
Encryption
Lost or stolen devices
#6
What is the main purpose of the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST)?
To develop industry standards for healthcare data security
To lobby for increased government regulation of healthcare data
To provide healthcare services to underserved populations
To fund medical research projects
#7
Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Patient names
Medical record numbers
ZIP codes
Social Security numbers
#8
What is the principle of least privilege in the context of healthcare data privacy?
Granting users access to all available data
Limiting access rights to only the minimum level necessary to perform job functions
Encrypting all healthcare data
Allowing unrestricted sharing of healthcare information
#9
Which of the following is an example of a technical safeguard for protecting healthcare data?
Employee training programs
Biometric authentication systems
Confidentiality agreements
Incident response plans
#10
What is the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and its significance in healthcare data privacy?
A platform for sharing medical records among healthcare providers to improve patient care coordination; it raises concerns about data security and patient consent.
A government agency responsible for overseeing healthcare data privacy regulations; it ensures compliance with HIPAA.
A type of insurance plan that covers expenses related to healthcare data breaches; it protects healthcare organizations from financial losses.
A medical procedure involving the exchange of health information between patients and their healthcare providers; it ensures accurate diagnosis and treatment.
#11
What is the role of a HIPAA compliance officer in a healthcare organization?
To ensure all employees have access to patient data
To oversee the security of healthcare data and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
To maximize profits for the organization
To provide medical treatment to patients
#12
What is the purpose of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) in healthcare data privacy?
To establish a partnership between healthcare organizations
To transfer liability for data breaches to a third party
To ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations when sharing PHI with third-party vendors
To provide insurance coverage for healthcare data breaches
#13
What is the difference between de-identification and anonymization of healthcare data?
There is no difference; both terms refer to the same process.
De-identification involves removing all identifiers from data, while anonymization involves replacing identifiers with a unique code.
De-identification involves encrypting data, while anonymization involves redacting sensitive information.
De-identification is performed by healthcare providers, while anonymization is performed by government agencies.
#14
What is the role of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in enforcing healthcare data privacy regulations?
To provide medical care to underserved populations
To investigate complaints of HIPAA violations and enforce penalties for non-compliance
To develop industry standards for healthcare data security
To accredit healthcare organizations based on their privacy practices
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common method for securing healthcare data in transit?