Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
A legal contract between a healthcare entity and a third party that outlines how protected health information is handled and safeguarded.
What is Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a contract between a covered entity and a business associate that handles protected health information (PHI). It outlines responsibilities to safeguard data and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Why It Matters?
It ensures legal compliance, protects patient privacy, and defines liability for data breaches.
Example
A healthcare provider signs a BAA with a cloud service managing patient records to ensure HIPAA compliance and secure data handling.
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