The Privacy Rule requires health plans, most health care providers and health care clearinghouses to comply with its standards. The rule is enforced by the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Enforcement of the Privacy Rule began April 14, 2003. Over the last four years, HHS enforcement has obtained significant change that has improved the privacy practices of covered entities through its enforcement program. As discussed in the announcement, corrective actions obtained by HHS from these entities have resulted in change that is systemic and affects all the individuals they serve.
See Also: Health Info Privacy Fact Sheets
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Source: Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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