
HIPAA vs. The Privacy Act: Key Differences Explained
The rules and regulations surrounding patient data privacy can sometimes feel like a tangled web, can't they? When you hear terms like HIPAA and The Privacy Act, it might seem like they're just two sides of the same coin. However, they play distinct roles in the protection of personal information. This article aims to unravel the mystery of how these two regulatory frameworks differ and where they intersect. We'll take a closer look at their origins, their purposes, and the key distinctions that set them apart from each other.

