An incidental use or disclosure is not a violation of the hipaa privacy rule if the covered entity (ce) has:
a. implemented the minimum necessary standardb. established appropriate administrative safeguardsc. established appropriate physical and technical safeguards
d. all of the above

D) All of the above

Explanation:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) privacy rules were designed to protect a person's medical records and other relevant medical information. Entities covered under HIPAA are: health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers who electronically transmit any health information.

Incidental disclosures are not considered a HIPAA violation. A disclosure is incidental if the organization applied reasonable safeguards and implemented the minimum necessary standard.