Privacy Laws Regarding Medical Information

Health Information & Privacy: FERPA and HIPAA | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/healthinformationprivacy.html

Permitted disclosure means the information can be, but is not required to be, shared without individual authorization.; Protected health information or individually identifiable health information includes demographic information collected from an individual and …

Your Rights Under HIPAA | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

Most other health information about you held by those who must follow these laws; How This Information Is Protected. Covered entities must put in place …

Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

Health Information Privacy Law and …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-information-privacy-law-and-policy

Yes. There are some federal and state privacy laws (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, Title 10) that require health care providers to obtain patients’ written consent before they disclose their health information to …