What is the full name of the legislation that protects the private health information of patients?

• A. Health Information Portability and Privacy Act
• B. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• C. Occupational Safety and Health Act
• D. Health Insurance Act

Answer: (A)

Protecting patient privacy is handled by a federal law that sets standards for how health information can be used and shared. This law is HIPAA, which stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It creates national privacy and security rules for medical records, gives patients rights over their own information, and requires covered entities to safeguard health data. The listed option captures the focus on health information privacy, but the official full name is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which is why this is the best reference. The other choices pertain to unrelated topics like education records or workplace safety, not the protection of private health information.