What is the HIPAA Privacy Regulation:
The HIPAA Privacy Regulation went into effect April 14, 2003. It protects the confidentiality of individuals' health data by:
- Regulating how Protected Health Information (PHI) is used,
- whom it is disclosed to, and
- how and where it is maintained.
The HIPAA Privacy Regulation:
- Requires reasonable security measures to protect individuals' health information.
- Establishes accountability for use and release of this information.
- Gives individuals rights regarding their health information.
