Which HHS office is charged with protecting an individuals patients health information privacy and security through the enforcement of HIPPA?

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for protecting individuals' health information privacy and security through the enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The OCR oversees compliance, investigates complaints, and can impose penalties for violations of HIPAA regulations.