Privacy, in the health information context, refers to: a. The techniques and tools for safe use of information and devices. b. The purpose for which health information is accessed. c. The rules about who can access health information, and under what circumstances.

Privacy in health information deals with the management of the confidentiality of a patients health records. The health information is meant to be accessible to the Doctor and the patients and no other person.

However in rare cases, the guardian or relation of such person can be privy to the records of need be such as emergency cases and surgical operations.

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Answer:

C- The rules about who can access health information, and under what circumstances.

Explanation:

Privacy in the health information context, refers to: The rules about who can access health information, and under what circumstances because health information are suppose to be private and confidential and anybody that want to disclose the information must ask for permission and the reason why he /she want to disclose the information because all the information are private as well as sensitive.

Therefore the security and confidentiality of medical records or information must be maintained.