What Legal Frameworks Govern the Protection of Patient Records?
Various legal frameworks and guidelines govern the protection of patient records:
1. HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act sets national standards for the protection of health information in the United States. 2. GDPR: The General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive data protection law in the European Union that also covers health information. 3. FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects the privacy of student education records, which can occasionally include health information.