The HIPAA Privacy Rule, 2000
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary
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General Health Legislation
United States
31 December 2000
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This rule includes standards to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information. The rules below, which apply to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and certain health care providers, present standards with respect to the rights of individuals who are the subjects of this information, procedures for the exercise of those rights, and the authorized and required uses and disclosures of this information.Content
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