A limited data set is a set of patient identifiable information with certain types of information removed, as described under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rule. De-identified data, by contrast, is not considered PHI at all and thus not protected by the Privacy Rule. Covered entities may use and disclose de-identified data without restriction. We invite you to read our new products outlining Limited Data Sets, De-identified data, and the key differences between the two.
Fast Facts: What is a Limited Data Set?
Fast Facts: What is De-identified data under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
Myth Buster: A Limited Data Set is the Same as De-identified data under HIPAA.
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