What Legal Frameworks Govern Privacy and Confidentiality?
Several legal frameworks govern privacy and confidentiality in epidemiology, including:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): A U.S. law that sets standards for protecting sensitive patient information. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A regulation in the European Union that governs data protection and privacy. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs): Committees that review research proposals to ensure ethical standards, including confidentiality, are upheld.
