CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A healthcare organization subject to HIPAA must ensure that patients can access their medical records. This requirement is an example of which data subject right under privacy regulations?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Right to access
HIPAA gives patients the right to access their protected health information (PHI). This aligns with the data subject right of access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Right to be forgotten
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA does not have a right to be forgotten; that is more GDPR.
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Right to data portability
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA does not require data portability; GDPR does.
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Right to rectification
Why it's wrong here
Rectification is about correcting inaccurate data.
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Right to access
Why this is correct
HIPAA requires covered entities to provide individuals access to their PHI.
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