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HIPAA

Definition

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — a US federal law that sets standards for protecting the privacy and security of patients' health information in research and clinical settings.

Example

All patient data was de-identified in compliance with HIPAA regulations before analysis.

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قانون HIPAA

Related Terms

Informed ConsentIRB (Institutional Review Board)Data Fabrication

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Last updated: March 2026