Office for Civil Rights – HIPAA
August 2004 When does the Privacy Rule allow covered entities to disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials? The Privacy Rule is balanced to protect an individual's privacy while allowing important law enforcement functions to continue. The Rule permits covered entities to disclose protected health information (PHI) to law enforcement officials, without the individual's written authorization, under specific circumstances summarized below. For a complete understanding of the conditions and requirements for these disclosures, please review the exact regulatory text at the citations provided . . .
