### Question
Can you define what unsecured protected health information means?


### Answer
**Unsecured protected health information** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 17932*:

> 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**

