Why D is correct
PHI that has been destroyed so it cannot be read or reconstructed is considered secured. Paper must be shredded or destroyed; electronic media must be cleared, purged, or destroyed.
Know someone studying for HIPAA? Send them this one.
Breach Notification
Covers breach notification concepts and practices within HIPAA.
This question belongs to the "Breach Notification & Enforcement" domain, which makes up about 10% of the HIPAA exam.
Solve. Learn. Rank. Get Hired.
CyberCertPrep gives you 20 free HIPAA questions per day with this same answer-and-explanation depth, plus timed exam simulations and progress tracking. No card required.
HIPAA and HHS are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CyberCertPrep is an independent exam-preparation resource and is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by HHS or any other certification body. All study material is independently created; the certification name is used only to identify the exam this resource helps you prepare for.