The information in this chapter will enable you to: ![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand the importance of the HIPAA Privacy Rule to the protection of personal health information.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand when protected health information (PHI) can be released with a patient's consent and when an authorization must be obtained.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand how the increasing use of computers and networks such as the Internet places health information at risk.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand the types of safeguards included in the HIPAA Security Rule.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand how the health care environment has changed since the HIPAA legislation was enacted and why existing privacy and security laws may no longer be adequate.
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