What is the difference between the Privacy and Security HIPAA Rules? The Privacy Rule pertains to policies and procedures, where
as the Security Rule prohibits the release of patient health information. The Privacy Rule prohibits the release of patient health information, while the Security Rule sets policies for maintaining confidentiality. The Privacy Rule supports privileged communication, and the Security Rule pertains only to medical records.
The HIPAA privacy rules are about the rights of an individual described and confirmed through legal rules and policies.
On the other hand HIPAA security Rules ate about the maintenance of safety and security of an individuals health records by the hospital department an staff. These rules are specifically about the protection of ePHI or electronic PHI created and maintained.
