HIPAA is a federal law that regulates the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) in the United States, requiring businesses to establish standards for protecting sensitive patient data. Businesses collecting PHI must ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of this information, and must comply with regular security training, consistent communication between legal and development teams, and comprehensive security evaluation tools. Compliance can reduce risk and prevent loss from data breaches, and is essential for building trust with clients and customers. Regular threat assessments, documentation, and secure access to application secrets are also crucial for maintaining platform security and credibility.