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Enforcement Process

OCR enforces the Privacy Rule in several ways: 

  • by investigating complaints filed with it, 
  • conducting compliance reviews to determine if covered entities are in compliance, and 
  • performing education and outreach to foster compliance with the Privacy Rule’s requirements. 

 

Additional enforcement information

How OCR Enforces the Privacy Rule

During Intake & Review of a Complaint

The Enforcement Rule



OCR also works in conjunction with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to refer possible criminal violations of HIPAA. 

Text description of HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules Complaint Process

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