As the Information Security Officer at your facility, you have been asked to provide examples of technical security safeguards adopted as a result of HIPAA legislation. Which of the following would you provide?

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Audit controls are a technical security safeguard required by HIPAA legislation. These controls provide a way to track and record accesses to electronic health information, including who accessed it and when. This information can be used to identify potential security breaches and help prevent future incidents. Evidence of security awareness training (B), surge protectors (C), and workstation use and location (D) are all important for maintaining security, but are not considered technical safeguards under HIPAA.

As the Information Security Officer at Your Facility, You Have