Index

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Summary

Establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information held by health plans and providers.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to see and get a copy of your health records
  • 02.
    Right to request corrections to your medical information
  • 03.
    Right to receive a notice telling you how your health info may be used

Penalties

  • 01.
    Civil penalties from $100 to $50,000 per violation
  • 02.
    Criminal penalties including imprisonment for the intentional and wrongful disclosure of health information

Verified Citations

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