Health Data Privacy and Security Resources
HHS respects the privacy of your personal information, and this page will help you find privacy resources throughout HHS.
This page provides key messages and access to resources emphasizing HHS’ commitment to privacy as a fundamental consideration in its collection, use, and exchange of personally identifiable information. This central resource helps visitors easily access information about existing HHS privacy efforts and the policies supporting them.
In support of HHS’ vision for Open Government and Transparency, this resource is to provide further confidence in the expectations Americans have for the privacy of their personal information and is to inspire added trust in HHS’ efforts to improve our nation’s health through safe and secure health information exchanges. HHS strongly believes that an individual’s personal information is to be kept private, confidential and used appropriately by the right people, for the right reasons. Without such assurances, an individual may be hesitant to share relevant health information.
More information about HHS' commitment to health data privacy can be found in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued July 8, 2010; in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs); and the OCR/ ONC Joint statement on the NPRM.
You can access more information on health data privacy through the links provided below.
Privacy Policies
HHS Privacy Impact Assessments
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules
Electronic Health Information Exchange Privacy and Security
Department Privacy Resources
Privacy Protection for Research Subjects: Certificates of Confidentiality
