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PHIA vs HIPAA 

The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) is a provincial legislation in Manitoba, Canada that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by health care providers, organizations, and other entities that handle health information.  

PHIA mandates that individuals have the right to access and correct their own health information and sets out rules for how health information can be collected, used, and shared to protect patient privacy. 

On the other hand, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law in the United States that was enacted to protect sensitive patient health information. HIPAA applies to health care providers, health plans, and health care clearinghouses, as well as their business associates, and sets standards for the security and privacy of protected health information (PHI). 

 HIPAA includes rules for safeguarding PHI, providing individuals with rights over their health information, and establishing requirements for notifying individuals in case of a data breach. 

While both PHIA and HIPAA aim to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information, they differ in terms of their authority, scope, and specific requirements. PHIA applies specifically in Manitoba, Canada, while HIPAA applies across the United States. Additionally, the two laws have some differences in their definitions, rules, and regulations for handling health information.  

For any questions or concerns regarding PHIA and how we handle your personal health information, please feel free to contact us.