New York Health Information Privacy Act establishes protections for health information.
The New York Health Information Privacy Act provides for the protection of health information. It establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information. It requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information. The Act defines regulated health information and sets forth obligations for regulated entities and service providers. It also outlines individual rights, including the right to access and delete their health information. The Act includes provisions for enforcement and exemptions.
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