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The Health Insurance Portability / Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Rules contains privacy, security, and breach notification requirements that apply to individually identifiable health information created, received, maintained, or transmitted by healthcare providers who engage in certain electronic transactions, health transactions, health plans, healthcare clearing houses, and their business associates.

Further questions and concerns you may have about HIPAA or File a HIPAA Complaint. Visit: Civil Rights (OCR) is the Departmental component responsible for planning and enforcing the HIPAA Rules. (https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa) or call (800)368-1019