HIPAA Privacy Rule (45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and E of Part 164)

The HIPAA Privacy Rule, codified in 45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and E of Part 164, sets national standards for protecting individuals' medical information. It regulates how covered entities may use and disclose protected health information, grants patients rights to access and amend their records, and requires safeguards to ensure confidentiality.