Healthcare data security and privacy have become increasingly important as healthcare providers and insurers face growing cyber threats and stricter regulatory requirements. A foundational regulation in this area is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enacted in 1996 to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and security of healthcare information. HIPAA is divided into two primary sections: Title I, which focuses on health insurance portability, allowing individuals to maintain coverage when changing jobs, and Title II, which establishes standards for the secure handling, sharing, storage, and transmission of healthcare information. As healthcare organizations manage large volumes of sensitive patient data, they must implement strong security controls, priva

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