Question

Which statements below accurately explain health information privacy? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Health information privacy is a form of keeping patient information secure.

Health information privacy may or may not apply, depending on the patient.

Health information privacy means not misusing patient information.

Answer 1

Select the true statements:

[x] Health information privacy is a form of keeping patient information secure.
- True. Privacy is about protecting patients’ confidential health information; technical and physical security measures (access controls, encryption, locked files) are tools used to protect that privacy.

[ ] Health information privacy may or may not apply, depending on the patient.
- False. Privacy protections apply to all patients. There are permitted uses or required disclosures in certain situations (e.g., public‑health reporting, emergencies, court orders), but protections are not selectively applied by patient.

[x] Health information privacy means not misusing patient information.
- True. Privacy includes restricting unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of health data; using information beyond what is authorized or allowed is a misuse and violates privacy.