HHSFinal Rule
Privacy Act; Implementation
Healthcare
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Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services is implementing rules to protect your personal privacy when you interact with federal health programs and agencies. This regulation sets clear standards for how government agencies must handle, secure, and share your sensitive health information.
Key Points
- 1Healthcare providers and HHS agencies must give you access to your own medical records and tell you how your information is being used
- 2Your health information cannot be shared with other organizations without your permission, except in specific emergency or legal situations
- 3Agencies must have strong security measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to your personal health data
- 4If your information is lost, stolen, or misused, you have the right to be notified and potentially seek remedies
- 5Individuals can request corrections to inaccurate health information in government records
Key Dates
Published
March 24, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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