Privacy

The following are some examples of the UF Privacy Office functions:

• Ensure the use or disclosure of patient medical information is for a permissible purpose
• Review patient requests for amendments, access to records, restrictions or confidential communications
• Address issues involving business associates
• Perform HIPAA privacy training for employees
• Conduct investigations of alleged privacy violations and enforce disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Respond to HIPAA privacy related questions from physicians, employees and staff

Additional information, including information on policies and procedures, may be obtained at privacy.ufl.edu.