Quick Resources — Module 6
Module 6: HIPAA — Healthcare Privacy in the USA
Official US government resources on HIPAA patient rights, filing complaints, and professional FAQs.
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1 pagesQuick Resources — Module 6: HIPAA Healthcare Privacy
These official resources are maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provide authoritative, free guidance on HIPAA rights and obligations.
HHS — Your Health Information Privacy Rights The primary plain-language patient guide covering all six HIPAA rights — access, amendment, accounting of disclosures, restriction requests, confidential communications, and how to complain. An essential starting point for anyone wanting to exercise their rights. hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/index.html
HHS Office for Civil Rights — Filing a Complaint Step-by-step instructions for submitting a HIPAA complaint to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Complaints can be filed online, by mail, or by fax. No attorney required. Covers both Privacy Rule and Security Rule violations. hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html
HHS — HIPAA Frequently Asked Questions The official HHS FAQ database covers hundreds of scenarios — what counts as PHI, when disclosures are permitted, how the minimum necessary standard applies, and more. Searchable by topic. Useful for both individuals and professionals. hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/index.html
For context on how HIPAA compares to European health data protection under GDPR, see Module 3 of this course (GDPR Fundamentals) and the EDPS guidance on health data at edps.europa.eu.