Which act of 1996 is designed to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry?
A) SoX
B) HIPAA
C) IETF
D) COBIT
E) PAPA

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry. It sets national standards for protecting the confidentiality and security of patients' sensitive health information.

Which Act of 1996 Is Designed to Safeguard the Electronic