### Question
What does unsecured PHR identifiable health information mean?


### Answer
**Unsecured PHR identifiable health information** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 17937*:

> PHR identifiable health information that is not protected through the use of a technology or methodology specified by the Secretary in the guidance issued under section 17932(h)(2) of this title

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

