Question QUAL-01
Does your product process protected health information (PHI) or any data covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
| Weight | 10 |
| High Risk | Yes |
| Required | Yes |
| Compliant Answer | Yes |
Standard Guidance
Answer yes if your product handles Personal Health Information (PHI), either directly or via a third party.
Answering "NO"
Responses to the HIPAA section questions are not required.
Answering "YES"
Responses to the HIPAA section questions are required.
Reason for Question
This qualifier determines the presence of PHI in the solution and sets the HIPAA section as required appropriately.
Follow-Up Inquiries
Reference the HIPAA section for follow-up review.
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