The focus of the HIPAA _______ applies to paper records but is primarily concerned with electronic information and methods to protect it from invasion, accidental disclosure, or loss.

The focus of the HIPAA security rule is specifically on protecting electronic information. This rule establishes national standards for safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI). It addresses the necessity of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

While the privacy rule deals with the overall management of personal health information, including paper records, the security rule hones in on the technological measures needed to protect electronic records against threats such as unauthorized access, accidental disclosures, and potential loss. The importance of the security rule is underscored by the growing reliance on electronic health records (EHRs) and the risks associated with digital data management in healthcare settings.