Which combination best describes how privacy is controlled in Care Everywhere?

• A. Patient-level privacy settings plus organization-level data-sharing policies
• B. Patient consent forms only
• C. No privacy controls
• D. Only device-level security

Answer: (A)

Privacy in Care Everywhere is managed through a layered approach that combines patient preferences with organization-wide rules. Patient-level privacy settings let individuals decide what information to share and with which providers or organizations, reflecting their consent and any restrictions they set. At the same time, organization-level data-sharing policies govern how data is exchanged across the care network, enforcing rules about who can access information, applying the minimum necessary principle, and ensuring proper governance, auditing, and enforcement. Together, these layers provide robust control over sharing than relying on patient consent forms alone or on device security alone. Relying solely on consent forms misses ongoing governance across systems, while device-level security doesn't address cross-institution data sharing or policy enforcement.