In the United States, the Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires that patient what is protected?

A. employment history and criminal records
B. social media handles and photos
C. confidentiality and associated medical records
D. nutritional preferences

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The correct answer is C. confidentiality and associated medical records. HIPAA is designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' medical information.