Site Map Home Dictionary Frequently Asked Questions Resources HIPAA Related Resources Other Privacy and Human Protections Related Resources Other Federal Agencies with HIPAA Resources Authorizations Sample Authorization Language (HTML) Sample Authorization Language (PDF) Sample Authorization Language (RTF) Clinical Research and the HIPAA Privacy Rule Clinical Research and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (PDF) Clinical Research and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (RTF) Protecting Personal Health Information in Research: Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule Preface Table of Contents Why Should Researchers Be Aware of the HIPAA Privacy Rule? What Are the Purpose and Background of the Privacy Rule? How Do Other Privacy Protections Interact With the Privacy Rule? To Whom Does the Privacy Rule Apply and Whom Will It Affect? What Health Information Is Protected by the Privacy Rule? How Can Covered Entities Use and Disclose Protected Health Information for Research and Comply with the Privacy Rule? What Is the Effect of the Privacy Rule on Research Started Before the Compliance Date? Conclusion Sources of Information About the Privacy Rule Glossary Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) Institutional Review Boards and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (HTML) Institutional Review Boards and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (PDF) Institutional Review Boards and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (RTF) Privacy Boards and the HIPAA Privacy Rule Privacy Boards and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (PDF) Privacy Boards and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (RTF) Research Repositories, Databases, and the HIPAA Privacy Rule Research Repositories, Databases, and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (PDF) Research Repositories, Databases, and the HIPAA Privacy Rule (RTF) The Privacy Rule and Public Health Site Map Contact Information