@Sahil HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. It was enacted in 1996 and has been updated with additional rules since then, such as the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule. The Privacy Rule establishes national standards for the protection of certain health information, while the Security Rule sets standards for securing individuals' electronic protected health information (ePHI). For voice developers and APIs, HIPAA compliance is crucial when handling ePHI. This means implementing appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of medical information. If you're a voice developer working with ePHI, you'll need to ensure that your application and any APIs you use are compliant with HIPAA regulations. This often involves: 1. Ensuring data is encrypted in transit and at rest. 2. Implementing user authentication and access controls. 3. Providing audit controls to track access and changes to ePHI. 4. Having a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with any third-party service providers that handle ePHI on your behalf. 5. Conducting regular risk assessments and compliance audits. If you have any specific questions about HIPAA compliance in relation to voice APIs or need assistance with ensuring your application is compliant, feel free to ask!

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@Vapi Resolved. Thanks!