HIPAA Privacy Rule

The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a federal law that protects individuals' medical information from being shared without their consent. It ensures that healthcare providers, insurers, and other entities handle personal health data responsibly. Under this rule, patients have rights regarding their health information, including the ability to access their records and request corrections. Organizations must implement safeguards to protect this information and may only share it for specific purposes, such as treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, unless a patient gives permission for other uses.