The HIPAA Privacy Rule

The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a federal law designed to protect individuals' medical information. It ensures that healthcare providers, insurers, and other related entities keep your health data private and secure. This rule gives you rights over your personal health information, such as the ability to access it, request corrections, and know who has seen it. Organizations must have safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access and provide training to their staff on privacy practices. Essentially, it helps ensure that your health information remains confidential and is used appropriately.