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Who is responsible for security policies under the Security Rule?

A designated security official is responsible for developing and implementing them.

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  1. A patient representative
  2. Designated official responsible for security policies ✔
  3. Every workforce member equally

Why: The Security Rule requires a covered entity to designate a security official responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

Huh, didn't know that: The rule calls this standard assigned security responsibility.

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Why did the security official carry a badge? To prove they were the designated key person.
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Answer: Designated official responsible for security policies. The Security Rule requires a covered entity to designate a security official responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

  1. 45 CFR 164.308(a)(2) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-C/part-164/subpart-C/section-164.308
    Identify the security official who is responsible for the development and implementation of the policies and procedures required by this subpart...
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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