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What do the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules Require of Covered Entities when they Dispose of Protected Health Information?

What do the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules Require of Covered Entities when they Dispose of Protected Health Information? The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that covered entities apply appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health...

What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? The Privacy Rule standards address the use and disclosure of individuals’ health information (known as “protected health information”) by entities subject to the Privacy Rule. These individuals and organizations are called “covered entities.” The Privacy Rule also...

When does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow Covered Entities to Disclose Protected Health Information to Law Enforcement Officials?

When does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow Covered Entities to Disclose Protected Health Information to Law Enforcement Officials? The Privacy Rule is balanced to protect an individual’s privacy while allowing important law enforcement functions to continue. The Rule permits covered entities to...