Technical Safeguards

Is the use of encryption mandatory in the Security Rule?

Do the Security Rule requirements for access control, such as automatic logoff, apply to employees who telecommute or have home-based offices if the employees have access to electronic PHI (e-PHI)?

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Does the Security Rule allow for sending electronic PHI (e-PHI) in an email or over the Internet? If so, what protections must be applied?

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Does the Security Rule require the use of an electronic or digital signature?

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Does the Security Rule mandate minimum operating system requirements for the personal computer systems used by a covered entity?

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Technical Safeguards

2001-Is the use of encryption mandatory in the Security Rule

2004-Do the Security Rule requirements for access control apply to employees who telecommute

2006-Does the Security Rule allow for sending e-PHI in an email or over the Internet

2009-Does the Security Rule require the use of an electronic or digital signature

2014-Does the Security Rule mandate requirements for personal computer systems used by a covered entity

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