Asked by Perla Arceo-Valencia on May 19, 2024

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Dr.Davis wants to store backups of her patients' medical records in the cloud to ensure that information is available if anything devastating were to happen to her office building.What laws will Dr.Davis need to check as she makes security decisions for her cloud storage configuration?

A) PCI DSS
B) SSA
C) FAA
D) HIPAA

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information.

Cloud Storage Configuration

The process of setting up and managing online services that store data on remote servers accessible from the internet.

Medical Records

Documents that contain the history, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of a patient's medical condition.

  • Understand the importance of adhering to compliance and security standards in electronic transactions.
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Chase BracherMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Dr. Davis will need to check HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) as it pertains to the storage and security of medical records. HIPAA requires that all patient data be kept confidential and secure, and there are strict guidelines for how this data is to be stored and accessed.