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164.312(e) Technical Safeguards

Transmission Security

Critical Risk Moderate Medium

Implement technical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to ePHI that is being transmitted over an electronic communications network.

Implementation Guidance

Implement integrity controls and encryption for ePHI transmission over electronic communications networks.

Required Documentation

Transmission security policies, encryption procedures, integrity controls, secure transmission procedures.

Best Practices

Encrypt all ePHI transmission, implement integrity controls, use secure protocols, regular security reviews.

Common Violations

Unencrypted transmission, insufficient integrity controls, inadequate transmission security policies.

Testing Procedures

Review transmission security policies, test encryption implementation, verify integrity controls, test secure protocols.

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Quick Facts

Control ID 164.312(e)
Category Technical Safeguards
Risk Level Critical
Difficulty Moderate
Est. Cost Medium
Timeframe 2-4 months
Last Updated Mar 6, 2026
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