### Question
What is the definition of HIPAA privacy regulation?


### Answer
The definition of **HIPAA privacy regulation** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1320d*:

> the regulations promulgated by the Secretary under this part and section 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part C-Administrative Simplification**

