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title: "10 Best Practices for Securing Protected Health Information (PHI): What Is PHI and How To Secure It"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/10-best-practices-for-securing-protected-health-information-phi-what-is-phi-and-how-to-secure-it-fgkq3ui2x
source_url: https://securityscorecard.com/blog/10-best-practices-for-securing-protected-health-information-phi-what-is-phi-and-how-to-secure-it/
type: article
source: "SecurityScorecard"
published: 2025-05-23T01:09:02.561Z
updated: 2025-05-23T01:09:16.571Z
tags: ["cyber", "data-privacy", "compliance", "data-protection"]
reading_time: 6
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# 10 Best Practices for Securing Protected Health Information (PHI): What Is PHI and How To Secure It

**[SecurityScorecard](https://daily.dev/sources/securityscorecard)** · 6 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Protected Health Information (PHI) comprises any identifiable health-related data used within medical care, governed by HIPAA regulations. Due to its long-term value, PHI is frequently targeted by cybercriminals for identity theft and fraud. Securing PHI involves practices such as classification, encryption, access controls, user monitoring, and staff training. Healthcare organizations must also ensure compliance through third-party agreements and develop robust incident response plans to manage breaches effectively.

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