Which hhs office charged with protecting PHI and security through enforcement of HIPPA?

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for protecting patient health information (PHI) and ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The OCR enforces HIPAA's privacy and security rules, investigates complaints, and conducts compliance reviews to safeguard individuals' health information.