HIPAA
Overview
What Counts as PHI Under HIPAA?
PHI includes any identifiable health info—names, records, photos—requiring safeguards under HIPAA and related standards.
What Counts as PHI Under HIPAA?
Protected Health Information (PHI) is at the heart of HIPAA compliance.
PHI includes any individually identifiable health information that relates to:
The individual’s past, present, or future physical or mental health
The provision of healthcare to the individual
Payment for the provision of healthcare
PHI may appear in any form—electronic, paper, or oral—and includes data such as:
Names
Addresses
Social Security numbers
Medical record numbers
Health plan beneficiary numbers
Full-face photographs
Any other identifying details related to health or healthcare services
Understanding what qualifies as PHI is essential for properly defining HIPAA compliance scope and implementing appropriate safeguards.
This clarity also supports consistent data protection across other frameworks like GDPR and ISO 27001.
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive health information. Any organization handling protected health information (PHI)— from hospitals to SaaS vendors serving healthcare—must comply.
HIPAA compliance may feel overwhelming, but with DSALTA®’s automation, you can reduce manual work, continuously monitor safeguards, and stay prepared for audits. This checklist outlines the essential steps to meet HIPAA requirements.
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