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What are physical safeguards under the Security Rule?

They are physical measures, policies, and procedures protecting systems and buildings.

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  1. Physical measures protecting systems and buildings ✔
  2. Training employees on passwords
  3. Reviewing audit logs

Why: Physical safeguards protect electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment from natural hazards and unauthorized intrusion.

Huh, didn't know that: Examples include locked server rooms, workstation security, and media controls.

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Why did the server room get a bouncer? It wanted strict physical access control.
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Answer: Physical measures protecting systems and buildings. Physical safeguards protect electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment from natural hazards and unauthorized intrusion.

  1. 45 CFR 164.304 Security definitions www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-C/part-164/subpart-C/section-164.304
    Physical safeguards are physical measures, policies, and procedures to protect a covered entity's or business associate's electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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