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AuthorizationsBusiness AssociatesCompliance DatesCovered EntitiesDisclosures for Law EnforcementDisclosures for Rule EnforcementDisclosures in Emergency SituationsDisclosures Required by LawDisclosures to Friends and FamilyDisposal of Protected Health InformationFacility DirectoriesFamily Medical History InformationFERPA and HIPAAGroup Health PlansHealth Information TechnologyIncidental Uses and DisclosuresJudicial and Administrative ProceedingsLimited Data SetsMarketingMinimum NecessaryNotice of Privacy PracticesPersonal Representatives and MinorsPreemption of State LawPrivacy Rule: General TopicsProtected Health InformationPublic Health Uses and DisclosuresResearch Uses and DisclosuresRight to Access Medical RecordsRight to an Accounting of DisclosuresRight to File a ComplaintRight to Request a RestrictionSafeguardsSecurity RuleSmaller Providers and BusinessesTransition ProvisionsTreatment, Payment, and Health Care OperationsWorkers’ Compensation