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In 1996, Congress enacted HIPAA to safeguard the confidentiality and security of health records, particularly as more records transitioned to electronic formats. The HIPAA HITECH Act further enhanced privacy protections for electronically stored and shared health records. When a health record is requested, healthcare providers must comply with both laws. While it may seem that only patients request their records, most requests originate from external groups and organizations. HIPAA regulates who can access patient records, and every authorization must meet nine specific criteria before any records can be released. Additionally, many requests necessitate patient authorization, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail in processing these requests.