My state requires consent to use or disclose health information. Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule take away this protection? 892 viewsOctober 10, 2022Hospital and Healthcare 0 Sam Smith11.38K December 3, 2020 0 Comments Spread the loveSpread the love 1 Answer ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Blogolu28.38K Posted December 3, 2020 0 Comments Spread the loveNo. The Privacy Rule does not prohibit a covered entity from obtaining an individual’s consent to use or disclose his or her health information and, therefore, presents no barrier to the entity’s ability to comply with State law requirements. Spread the love Login