Framework: HITRUST

Managing the data lifecycle for Protected Health Information (PHI) under r2 requires comprehensive oversight from creation to secure disposal. Candidates must understand that HITRUST evaluates how organizations classify, retain, archive, and destroy sensitive data according to regulatory and business needs. This includes defining retention schedules, controlling replication across systems, and verifying secure deletion. Evidence must show consistent data handling aligned with privacy policies and encryption requirements.

In practical implementation, data lifecycle management incorporates automated retention enforcement and disposal tracking through storage or data governance tools. For exam readiness, candidates should connect lifecycle control to Privacy by Design and data classification principles. HITRUST assessors look for proof that PHI is managed deliberately throughout its existence, minimizing unnecessary retention and reducing breach exposure. Mature lifecycle governance demonstrates compliance, efficiency, and ethical stewardship of sensitive information—key pillars of assurance credibility at the r2 level.
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