Device identifiers and serial numbers Web Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) Internet Protocol (IP) address numbers Biometric identifiers, including finger, retinal, and voice prints Full face photographs and any comparable images that can identify an individual Any other unique identifying number, characteristic, or code except the unique code assigned by the investigator to code the data And in most cases, any geographical identifiers smaller than a state, except for the initial three digits of a zip code Why does it need to be protected? So now that you know what fits the bill of PHI - it’s important to know why and how it should be protected. To hackers and other individuals with malicious intent, a healthcare practice containing patients' sensitive information is a gold mine considering a