physical safeguards

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Definitions:

Physical measures, policies, and procedures to protect a covered entity's or business associate’s electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-66r2 from HIPAA Security Rule - §164.304

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