Describe how encryption is used to protect patient information.
Capella University Encryption of Personal Healthcare Information Discussion

Question Description
HIPAA is concerned with protecting sensitive personal healthcare information and has rules for encryption.

For this discussion:

Describe how encryption is used to protect patient information.
Outline at least two scenarios where HIPAA explicitly states how PHI can and cannot be accessed.
When working virtually, remote or online, employees may need to access PHI. How can this be accomplished without violating HIPAA?