Integrity
164.312(b)
Technical Safeguards
High Risk
Moderate
Implement policies and procedures to protect ePHI from improper alteration or destruction.
Implementation Guidance
Implement electronic mechanisms to corroborate that ePHI has not been altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.
NIST References
NIST SP 800-66 Rev. 2: Section 3.3.3
Best Practices
Implement data validation, use checksums, implement digital signatures, regular integrity checks.
Testing Procedures
Review integrity policies, test data validation, verify checksum procedures, test digital signatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is data integrity? A: Data integrity ensures that ePHI has not been altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.
Control Information
Control ID:
164.312(b)
164.312(b)
Category:
Technical Safeguards
Technical Safeguards
Subcategory:
Integrity
Integrity
Risk Level:
High
High
Implementation Difficulty:
Moderate
Moderate
Estimated Cost:
Medium
Medium
Implementation Timeframe:
2-4 months
2-4 months
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Last Updated:
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
Related Controls
Additional Resources
NIST SP 800-66 Rev. 2: Integrity Guidance, HHS Integrity Guidance, Data Integrity Best Practices