Map healthcare data flows, understand the scope of US HIPAA rules, and practice access, retention, and audit controls using synthetic records. A learning projec
Last reviewed: 2026-10-03
Healthcare privacy engineering starts with knowing what information a system handles and who can access it. In the US, the HIPAA Security Rule addresses electronic protected health information held by covered entities and business associates. Its safeguards include administrative, physical, and technical measures; selecting an AI provider is only one part of that system.
Use synthetic records for a first project. Map collection, model requests, storage, logs, exports, and deletion. Record the responsible owner and evidence for each control. A working prototype or completed learning exercise does not determine whether an organization or deployment complies with HIPAA.
No. This guide teaches foundational scope and engineering practices. Applicability, agreements, organizational safeguards, and the actual deployment require separate review by the responsible organization.