CIPP/US: Certified Information Privacy Professional/United StatesDemo

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QuestionQ132

Federal Privacy Laws

Which entity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) primarily enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) “Privacy Rule”?

  • A Office for Civil Rights.
  • B Office of Social Services.
  • C Office of Inspector General.
  • D Office of Public Health and Safety.
Explanation

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule, including investigating complaints and conducting compliance reviews involving protected health information.

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