Zapzzz Sleep Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This page provides general information about privacy protections under federal and California law.
Federal HIPAA Privacy Information
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy and security of an individual’s health information.
Under HIPAA, healthcare providers are required to take reasonable steps to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and limit its use and disclosure as permitted by law. PHI may include information related to medical history, diagnosis, treatment, or payment for healthcare services.
HIPAA allows healthcare providers to use and disclose health information for purposes such as treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, in accordance with federal regulations.
General Patient Rights Under HIPAA
Under federal law, individuals generally have the right to:
- Access their health information
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Receive information about certain disclosures of their health data
- Request reasonable restrictions on certain uses or disclosures, where applicable
- Request confidential communications when appropriate
These rights are subject to legal requirements and limitations.
California Privacy Information
Patients in California may be entitled to additional protections under state privacy laws, including the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).
California law provides additional safeguards regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of medical information. Healthcare providers operating in California are required to comply with applicable state privacy and security standards in addition to federal requirements.
Zapzzz Sleep Clinic follows applicable California privacy laws and maintains reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect medical information.
Information Security
We take reasonable measures to protect health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While safeguards are in place, no system can guarantee complete security.
Questions About Privacy
If you have questions regarding our privacy practices, please contact our office directly for general information and assistance.