### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define HIPAA regulations?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290dd*, **HIPAA regulations** is defined as:

> given such term for purposes of parts 160 and 164 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Substance Abuse and Mental Health**

