42 U.S.C. § 17933: Education on health…

Summary

By 6 months after February 17, 2009, the HHS Secretary must appoint one person in each regional office to advise healthcare organizations, partners, and individuals about federal privacy and security rules for protected health information. By 12 months, the Office for Civil Rights must create a national, multilingual education program explaining uses of that information, effects, and individuals’ rights.

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(a)Regional office privacy advisors

Not later than 6 months after February 17, 2009, the Secretary shall designate an individual in each regional office of the Department of Health and Human Services to offer guidance and education to covered entities, business associates, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities related to Federal privacy and security requirements for protected health information.

(b)Education initiative on uses of health information

Not later than 12 months after February 17, 2009, the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop and maintain a multi-faceted national education initiative to enhance public transparency regarding the uses of protected health information, including programs to educate individuals about the potential uses of their protected health information, the effects of such uses, and the rights of individuals with respect to such uses. Such programs shall be conducted in a variety of languages and present information in a clear and understandable manner.

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Effective Date

Section effective 12 months after Feb. 17, 2009, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 13423 of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as a note under section 17931 of this title.

§17933 Education on Health Information Privacy

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Title 42, §17933

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