### Question
How does HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY define unsecured PHR identifiable health information?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17937*, **unsecured PHR identifiable health information** is defined as:

> PHR identifiable health information that is not secured by a technology standard that renders protected health information unusable, unreadable, or indecipherable to unauthorized individuals and that is developed or endorsed by a standards developing organization that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17937*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 156-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > SUBCHAPTER III-PRIVACY > Part A-Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions**

