BAP, or Business Associate Agreement, is a legal document that outlines the responsibilities and requirements between a healthcare provider and a business associate. This agreement ensures that the business associate complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations when handling protected health information (PHI). The BAP specifies how the business associate can use and disclose PHI, as well as the safeguards they must implement to protect this sensitive information. It is essential for maintaining patient privacy and ensuring that all parties involved understand their obligations regarding data security and confidentiality.