RELATIONSHIP OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS TO OTHER PARTS
SECTION 164.106
As Contained in the HHS Final HIPAA Privacy Rules

In complying with the requirements of this part, covered entities are required to comply with the applicable provisions of parts 160 and 162 of this subchapter.

The final rule adds a new provision stating that in complying with the requirements of this part, covered entities are required to comply with the applicable provisions of parts 160 and 162 of this subchapter. This language references Subchapter C in this regulation, Administrative Data Standards and Related Requirements; Part 160, General Administrative Requirements; and Part 162, Administrative Requirements. Part 160 includes requirements such as keeping records and submitting compliance reports to the Secretary and cooperating with the Secretary's complaint investigations and compliance reviews. Part 162 includes requirements such as requiring a covered entity that conducts an electronic transaction, adopted under this part, with another covered entity to conduct the transaction as a standard transaction as adopted by the Secretary.

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