42 U.S.C. · The Public Health and Welfare
42 U.S.C. § 17933

Education on health information privacy

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42 U.S.C. § 17933 — Education on health information privacy

U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE 42 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 156 - HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUBCHAPTER III - PRIVACY Part A - Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions Sec. 17933 - Education on health information privacy From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§17933. Education on health information privacy

(a) Regional office privacy advisors Not later than 6 months after February 17, 2009, the Secretary shall designate an individual in each regional office of the Department of Health and Human Services to offer guidance and education to covered entities, business associates, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities related to Federal privacy and security requirements for protected health information. (b) Education initiative on uses of health information Not later than 12 months after February 17, 2009, the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop and maintain a multi-faceted national education initiative to enhance public transparency regarding the uses of protected health information, including programs to educate individuals about the potential uses of their protected health information, the effects of such uses, and the rights of individuals with respect to such uses. Such programs shall be conducted in a variety of languages and present information in a clear and understandable manner.

(Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, §13403, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 263.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date Section effective 12 months after Feb. 17, 2009, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 13423 of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as a note under section 17931 of this title.

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