Encryption
A security method that scrambles data so only authorized people can read it. Like putting patient information in a locked box that only certain people have the key to open.
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Technical Safeguards
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data encryption
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unsecured
Unsecured means information that is not properly protected or kept safe from unauthorized access. For example, in health...
encryption protocols
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HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Providers
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end-to-end encryption
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