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The Critical Importance of Owning Your Medical Data

The Critical Importance of Owning Your Medical Data

Securing Personal Health

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In an age where data breaches are increasingly common, the security of medical data has become a paramount concern. A recent article on Wired, titled "Your Medical Data Is Code Blue," delves into the alarming frequency of medical data breaches and the profound implications they have for individuals. This situation underscores the vital importance of individuals owning and controlling their health information to dictate legitimate use and safeguard their privacy.

Your Health Information, Your Rights

A Health Information Privacy Video from the Office of Civil Rights

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Screenshot from the Office of Civil Rights YouTube page on HIPAAFrom the Office of Civil Rights YouTube page: Watch this video to learn about the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a law that protects patients' rights and health information rights. For more information please visit http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/.

Whether health information is stored on paper or electronically, patients have the right to keep it private. They also have the right to get a copy of their records, to request to make a change to those records, and to know how that information is used and shared.

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