10 Apr HIPAA vs IRS
Read the following notice from the Office of the Chief Counsel of the IRS: Effect of HIPAA Privacy Regulations (PDF).Preview the document This document spells out the effect of HIPAA on IRS information gathering activities and makes it clear that after the IRS comes into possession of information, the HIPAA privacy rules no longer govern its use. Is the information then protected by another federal regulation? Why is the IRS not subject to HIPAA? Take a position and write a brief two to three-page outline of critical points that support your opinion.
