CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A healthcare organization is planning to use a cloud provider to host protected health information (PHI) subject to HIPAA. Which THREE requirements must be addressed before the organization can lawfully use the cloud for PHI? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure access controls to limit PHI access to authorized personnel
Under HIPAA, a covered entity must have a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the cloud provider, ensure encryption of PHI at rest and in transit, and implement access controls. Penetration testing is not a HIPAA requirement but a good practice, and data portability is not a HIPAA requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Configure access controls to limit PHI access to authorized personnel
Why this is correct
Access controls are required to ensure only authorized individuals can access PHI.
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Sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the cloud provider
Why this is correct
A BAA is required to establish the cloud provider as a business associate and define responsibilities.
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Implement data portability features to export PHI
Why it's wrong here
Data portability is not a HIPAA requirement; it is more relevant to GDPR.
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Ensure encryption of PHI at rest and in transit
Why this is correct
HIPAA requires encryption of PHI to protect against unauthorized access.
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Conduct quarterly penetration testing on the cloud infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
Penetration testing is not a specific HIPAA requirement, though it may be part of risk analysis.
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