What is another name for the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act (1996) and why is it important to organizations that are not in the health care industry?

The Kennedy-Kassebaum Act (1996) is also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It is important to organizations outside the health care industry because it established standards for the protection of sensitive patient information, impacting how all businesses manage data privacy and security. Moreover, it set a precedent for data protection regulations, influencing various industries to adopt better practices for safeguarding personal information. Compliance with HIPAA can also enhance an organization's reputation and trust with clients and customers.