Framework: HITRUST

Privacy controls under r2 reinforce the principle that data protection extends beyond security—it encompasses lawful processing, consent, and transparency. Candidates must understand that HITRUST integrates privacy and security controls to ensure alignment between technical safeguards and regulatory expectations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA. The r2 level requires organizations to prove that privacy controls are implemented, monitored, and reviewed as part of the same governance framework used for security. Evidence includes consent management records, data retention schedules, and privacy impact assessments (PIAs) tied to operational systems.

In practice, privacy assurance involves collaboration between legal, compliance, and technical teams. For exam readiness, candidates should know how privacy domains—like notice, choice, and data minimization—connect with security areas such as access control, encryption, and incident response. HITRUST assessors evaluate whether privacy requirements are consistently mapped to risk management and PRISMA maturity. A mature privacy posture under r2 demonstrates ethical stewardship of personal data and reinforces stakeholder confidence through documented accountability and transparency.
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