The Patient Data Security Principles are a set of guidelines that healthcare organizations and providers must follow to ensure the safe and secure handling of patient data. These principles are designed to protect patient privacy, promote responsible data sharing, and ensure data accuracy.

The principles are based on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). They require organizations to limit access to patient data, protect data from unauthorized access, and maintain a secure and appropriate environment for the storage and transmission of data. Additionally, organizations must take measures to ensure data accuracy, such as verifying the accuracy of data before using it.

Organizations must also take steps to protect against data breaches, such as using encryption and access control measures. They must also have policies in place to respond to data breaches and provide notification to affected individuals.

Organizations must also comply with laws and regulations pertaining to patient data. This includes privacy laws and regulations such as the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HITECH Act, as well as other laws such as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

Finally, organizations must have a security plan in place that outlines the measures they take to protect patient data. This includes policies, procedures, and technical safeguards.