Medical Privacy Laws

Medical privacy laws are designed to protect your personal health information from being shared without your consent. In the U.S., the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a key law that safeguards your medical records, ensuring that health care providers, insurers, and others handle your information securely. These laws require that your data is kept confidential and allow you to access your own health records. Violations can result in legal penalties. Overall, medical privacy laws aim to maintain trust between patients and healthcare providers by ensuring sensitive information is treated with respect and security.