Which term denotes protection of patient information under federal law?

• A. HIPAA
• B. Veracity
• C. Values
• D. Socialization

Answer: (A)

HIPAA is the term that denotes protection of patient information under federal law. It sets nationwide standards for safeguarding health information, outlining who may access it, how it can be used or disclosed, and patients’ rights to access and control their records. This includes privacy protections for any health information in any form—paper, electronic, or oral—and establishes security measures to protect that data.

Veracity refers to honesty and accuracy in communication, not legal protections for patient data. Values relate to personal or professional beliefs, and socialization is the process of learning norms and behaviors; neither concerns federal safeguards for health information.