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HIPAA and COVID-19

Guidance on the application of HIPAA during the nationwide public health emergency.

Joint Guidance on HIPAA and FERPA

Updated Joint Guidance on Privacy and Student Education and Health Records makes clear when information can be shared.

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Your Health Information, Your Rights!

New videos and fact sheet explain your HIPAA access rights

Mobile Health Developers

OCR Invites Developers to Ask Questions about HIPAA Privacy and Security

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HIPAA for Individuals

We offer information about your rights under HIPAA and answers to frequently asked questions about the HIPAA Rules.

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Filing a HIPAA Complaint

You may file a complaint with OCR if you feel your rights under the HIPAA Rules were violated.

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HIPAA for Professionals

Find information about the HIPAA Rules, guidance on compliance, OCR's enforcement activities, frequently asked questions, and more.

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Newsroom

Read the latest HIPAA news and bulletins, and an archive of past releases.

HHS enforces federal civil rights laws that protect the rights of individuals and entities from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in health and human services.

Office for Civil Rights

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ensures equal access to certain health and human services and protects the privacy and security of health information.

Other Languages

Find OCR resources in 中文 (Chinese), 한국어 (Korean), Pусский (Russian), Español (Spanish), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), and Tagalog.

Conscience and Religious Freedom

HHS enforces federal laws that protect conscience and the free exercise of religion and prohibit coercion and religious discrimination in health and human services.