CUIMC Privacy Office
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:36
CUIMC Privacy Office
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Providing Education and Information About the Regulatory Requirements for HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) provides comprehensive guidance for patients, including their privacy rights concerning the use or disclosure of their medical information.
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Learn More About HIPAA
HIPAA Policies
Get the latest information on HIPAA policies at CUMC.
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Training
Required training for all new faculty, staff, and students.
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News
February 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report
April 10, 2026
In February 2026, 63 data breaches were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
January 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report
February 27, 2026
The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) healthcare data breach portal shows a slight month-over-month decline.
December 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report
February 2, 2026
In the final month of 2025, a further 41 healthcare data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
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Providing Education and Information About the Regulatory Requirements for HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) provides comprehensive guidance for patients, including their privacy rights concerning the use or disclosure of their medical information.
Learn More About HIPAA
Learn More About HIPAA
HIPAA Policies
Get the latest information on HIPAA policies at CUMC.
Read Our Policies
Read Our Policies
Training
Required training for all new faculty, staff, and students.
Complete Your Training
Complete Your Training
News
February 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report
April 10, 2026
In February 2026, 63 data breaches were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
January 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report
February 27, 2026
The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) healthcare data breach portal shows a slight month-over-month decline.
December 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report
February 2, 2026
In the final month of 2025, a further 41 healthcare data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
View All News
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