### Question
How is the "unsecured protected health information" defined?


### Answer
The term **unsecured protected health information** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17932* as follows -

> protected health information that is not secured through the use of a technology or methodology specified by the Secretary in the guidance issued under paragraph (2)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17932*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 156-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > SUBCHAPTER III-PRIVACY > Part A-Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions**

