Which statement best describes the role of the chief privacy officer (CPO)?
A)Duties include protection of the personal health information of patients, both electronic and paper
B)Duties include strategic planning, information security, and overall management of the information system
C)Duties include assigning and monitoring system access identification codes and passwords
D)Duties include design, maintenance, and security of materials placed on the Internet, intranet, and extranet

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The chief privacy officer (CPO) is responsible for protecting the personal health information of patients, both electronic and paper. This includes ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations and developing strategies to safeguard sensitive information. The other options describe roles typically associated with other positions, such as the chief information officer (CIO) or the information security officer (ISO).

Which Statement Best Describes the Role of the Chief Privacy