US Medical Term · administration
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA (Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad del Seguro Médico)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) |
| Spanish (Español) | HIPAA (Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad del Seguro Médico) |
| Chinese (中文) | 健康保险可携性和责任法案 |
| Korean (한국어) | HIPAA (건강보험 이동성 및 책임법) |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Luật HIPAA |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | HIPAA |
| Portuguese (Português) | HIPAA (Lei de Portabilidade e Responsabilidade de Seguros de Saúde) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | กฎหมาย HIPAA |
| Japanese (日本語) | HIPAA（医療保険の携行性と説明責任に関する法律） |
What it means
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law enacted in 1996 that establishes national standards for the protection of health information. The Privacy Rule gives patients rights over their medical records, including the right to access, copy, and request corrections. The Security Rule requires covered entities to safeguard electronic health information. Providers must obtain patient authorization before sharing information with third parties in most circumstances. Violations can result in significant civil and criminal penalties.
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Related guide
→ US Guide: hipaa and your medical recordsSources
Last reviewed: September 2026