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