In privacy protection, what is a “covered entity”?

In privacy protection, what is a “covered entity”?
A . Personal data collected by a privacy organization
B . An organization subject to the privacy provisions of HIPAA
C . A privacy office or team fully responsible for protecting personal information
D . Hidden gaps in privacy protection that may go unnoticed without expert analysis

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Reference: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/onc_privacy_and_security_chapter4_v1_022112.pdf