Which HHS Office is charged with Protecting an individual patient's health information privacy ND SECURITY THROUGH THE ENFORCEMENT OF HIPAA?

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