FAQ 350 Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule create a government database with all individuals' personal health information?
This is guidance related to the creation of a government database with all individuals' protected health information under the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Final
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule create a government database with all individuals' personal health information?
Answer:
No. The Privacy Rule does not create such a government database or require a physician or any other covered entity to send medical information to the Federal government for a government database or similar operation.
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