The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a national set of standards protecting individuals’ medical and other personal health related information. The Privacy rule is applicable to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers who conduct health care transactions electronically. The rule needs proper safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information. It also draws boundaries and conditions on the uses and disclosures of patient information without patient authorization. Additionally, the Privacy rule also provides rights to the patients over their health information, which includes rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, and to request corrections.