Medical Privacy Warning

Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/privacy-practices-for-protected-health-information/index.html

The HIPAA Privacy Rule gives individuals a fundamental new right to be informed of the privacy practices of their health plans and of most of their health care providers, as well as to be informed of their privacy rights with respect to their personal health …

Model Notices of Privacy Practices | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/model-notices-privacy-practices/index.html

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires health plans and covered health care providers to develop and distribute a notice that provides a clear, user friendly explanation of …

Health Privacy | Federal Trade Commission

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/privacy-security/health-privacy

The Rule requires vendors of personal health records and related entities to notify consumers following a breach involving unsecured information. In addition, if a …

Confidentiality, Patient/Physician | AAFP

https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/confidentiality-patient-physician.html

The AAFP believes that state and federal legislators should seek a greater degree of standardization by recognizing the following principles regarding the privacy of medical …

6 HIPAA Compliant Email Disclaimers That Reduce Risk …

https://etactics.com/blog/hipaa-email-disclaimer

Health Information & Privacy: FERPA and HIPAA | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/healthinformationprivacy.html

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) are two examples of federal laws …

Privacy Rights | Mental Health America

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/privacy-rights

Privacy rights are important, especially when it comes to healthcare. Unfortunately, protections and requirements for adults, minors, family members, and even treatment …

New Data Rules Could Empower Patients …

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/technology/medical-app-patients-data-privacy.html

Dozens of professional medical organizations and health industry groups have pushed back against the rules, warning that federal privacy protections, which …

Medical Device Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-device-cybersecurity-what-you-need-know

Stay up-to-date so your device has the best protection available. Check in with your device manufacturer or health care provider about other best practices specific to …

Guide to health privacy - Home

https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/guidance-and-advice/guide-to-health-privacy

Health service providers routinely handle sensitive health information about their patients and customers. This guide has been written to help health services providers — from …