Administrative Safeguards

Primary definition

Administrative actions, policies, and procedures to manage the selection, development, implementation, and maintenance of security measures to protect electronic health information and to manage the conduct of the covered entity's workforce in relation to protecting that information. (SP 800-66) (NICCS)

Also known asAdmin Safeguards · Administrative Security Controls · Administrative Protections · Admin Security Measures · Operational Safeguards
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Administrative actions, policies, and procedures to manage the selection, development, implementation, and maintenance of security measures to protect electronic health information and to manage the conduct of the covered entity's workforce in relation to protecting that information. (SP 800-66) (NICCS)

The Cyber Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Administrative Safeguards. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/administrative-safeguards

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