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


### Answer
The term **protected health information** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17921* as follows -

> given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17921*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 156-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > SUBCHAPTER III-PRIVACY**

