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Three Rules -- Privacy Rule, Common Rule, FDA Regulations

  • Privacy Rule does not replace or modify the Common Rule or FDA regulations.


  • Privacy Rule is in addition to privacy protections of these regulations.


    • Applies to covered entities regardless of funding.
    • Contains standards for de-identifying health information.
    • Requires Authorization for certain uses and disclosures of certain health information.
    • Applies to decedents’ information.

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