The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996: (Select all that apply.)
A) requires the user to have verification codes.
B) ensures access to information without fear of audits.
C) sets the standards on how information is maintained.
D) sets the penalties for any breach in security of health data.
E) has no legal authority relative to security issues.

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Access to electronic records requires a user to have system access and verification codes as a measure of security and protection of the patient's privacy. The codes leave an electronic trail of authorized users that can be audited. HIPAA sets the standards on how security and confidentiality of health care information must be maintained. The act also sets the penalties for any breach in security of health care data.