Protected Health Information Privacy

Policy number: 
07.010
Policy description: 

This policy is developed to ensure the privacy of protected health information and to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, and any other applicable federal or state privacy laws or regulations.  The University of North Texas (UNT) must communicate clear and specific compliance standards and procedures to applicable parties regarding the prohibited and required uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI).

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 07.010 Protected Health Information Privacy.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Student Affairs
Policy contact: 
Elizabeth With
SVP for Student Affairs
Division of Student Affairs
940.565.4909
Elizabeth.With@unt.edu
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff, Students, All University
Date Issued: 
Monday, April 21, 2003
References: 
Cross-References: 

Last updated: 

Date: 
12/02/2022
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy has been updated to clarify guidance regarding transmission of protected health information between the provider and patient. The information must be transmitted only via approved medical communication systems and must maintain encryption. Updates appear on pages 48 and 49.
Date: 
05/17/2022
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Minor updates made to this policy as part of its periodic review, in order to improve clarity and accessibility.
Date: 
09/25/2013
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to comply with recent changes in the law. Effective 9/25/2013.