Mar 14, 2025 · This is a summary of key elements of the Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and how protected health information can be used and disclosed.

HIPAA for Professionals Find information about the HIPAA Rules, guidance on compliance, OCR's enforcement activities, frequently asked questions, and more.

Dec 30, 2024 · This summary addresses the Security Rule that is currently in effect. Learn about OCR’s Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic …

Nov 5, 2015 · Key elements of the requirements of the HIPAA Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (the Privacy Rule).

Sep 27, 2024 · The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other individually identifiable health information (collectively defined as “protected health …

This is a summary of key elements of the Privacy Rule and not a complete or comprehensive guide to compliance. Entities regulated by the Rule are obligated to comply with all of its applicable …

Jul 19, 2024 · At the same time, Congress recognized that advances in electronic technology could erode the privacy of health information. Consequently, Congress incorporated into HIPAA provisions …

May 30, 2025 · CMS’s HIPAA Basics for Providers: HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules provides an overview of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, and the …

May 30, 2025 · OCR has teamed up with the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT to create this one-page fact sheet, with illustrations, that provides an overall summary of your rights …

Feb 13, 2026 · Guidance on HIPAA and Workplace Wellness Programs - This guidance explains the ways in which health information collected from or created about participants in a wellness program …