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Protected Health Information

Date of Publication:

11/16/2015

Definition:

Individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained by electronic or any other form or medium. PHI excludes individually identifiable health information in employment records held by a DOD covered entity in its role as employer. Information which has been de-identified in accordance with Paragraph 4.5.a is not PHI. PHI is a subset of PII, with respect to living persons.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6040.45: DoD Health Record Life Cycle Management

Related Glossary Terms:

Protected Health Information

Last Updated: February 06, 2024
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