HIPAA
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Rules & Requirements
How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Protects PHI
The HIPAA Privacy Rule limits PHI use, grants patient rights, and ensures privacy across all data formats and systems.
How the HIPAA Privacy Rule Protects PHI
The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a foundational component of HIPAA compliance, establishing standards for the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI).
It protects patient privacy by:
Defining who can access PHI and under what circumstances
Granting individuals rights over their health information, including access and amendment rights
Limiting the use and disclosure of PHI to the minimum necessary for legitimate purposes
Requiring covered entities to provide notices of privacy practices to patients
The Privacy Rule applies to PHI in any form, including electronic, paper, or oral.
Organizations subject to HIPAA must implement appropriate policies, training, and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with the Privacy Rule.
Aligning Privacy Rule practices with broader frameworks, such as GDPR and ISO 27001, can help organizations manage privacy consistently across international markets.
