The HIPAA Act of 1996:
A)requires financial institutions to ensure the security of customer data.
B)specifies best practices in information systems security and control.
C)imposes responsibility on companies and management to safeguard the accuracy of financial information.
D)outlines medical security and privacy rules.
E)identifies computer abuse as a crime and defines abusive activities.

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The HIPAA Act of 1996 outlines medical security and privacy rules, specifically related to protected health information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI). It establishes national standards for the privacy and security of individuals' medical records and other PHI. It also sets guidelines for healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI.