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Privacy Act

Date of Publication:

3/13/2019

Definition:

A federal statute, codified in Section 552a of Title 5, U.S.C., that, among other things, protects the confidentiality of federal records maintained on individuals. In contrast to HIPAA, applicability of the Privacy Act is limited to the federal government.

Source of Definition:

Implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule in DOD Health Care Programs

Last Updated: September 14, 2022
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