Enforcement ProcessOCR enforces the Privacy and Security Rules in several ways: - by investigating complaints filed with it,
- conducting compliance reviews to determine if covered entities are in compliance, and
- performing education and outreach to foster compliance with the Rules' requirements.
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OCR also works in conjunction with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to refer possible criminal violations of HIPAA. |
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