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

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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

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