The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. OCR investigates complaints filed by indiviudals, conducts compliance reviews of entities, and educates entities on compliance related issues. To learn more about how HIPAA is enforced, please read our Fast Facts.
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