Which format does HIPAA security rule specifically overs protected health information?

The HIPAA Security Rule specifically covers electronic protected health information (ePHI). It establishes standards for safeguarding ePHI against unauthorized access, breaches, and data loss, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While it focuses on electronic data, the rule complements the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which governs all forms of protected health information, including paper and oral formats.