Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) — Question 182
In privacy protection, what is a "covered entity"?
Answer options
- A. Personal data collected by a privacy organization.
- B. An organization subject to the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- C. A privacy office or team fully responsible for protecting personal information.
- D. Hidden gaps in privacy protection that may go unnoticed without expert analysis.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer, B, refers to organizations that are required to adhere to HIPAA's privacy rules, ensuring the protection of health information. Option A describes personal data but does not define a covered entity. Option C refers to a privacy team, which is not the definition of a covered entity, and option D discusses gaps in privacy that aren't related to the definition of a covered entity.