The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule Compliance guide details the obligations of covered entities—healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses, and business associates—in protecting protected health information (PHI). It outlines the Privacy Rule governing permissible use, disclosure, and individual rights, and the Security Rule mandating administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for electronic PHI. The Breach Notification Rule requires timely reporting of data breaches to individuals, regulators, and media. Noncompliance risks heavy civil and criminal penalties, with the Office for Civil Rights enforcing audits and fines. Robust risk assessments, ongoing reviews, and strong governance are central to compliance.

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