A patient has a concern that the security and privacy of health information has been compromised. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) "You should contact the Office of Civil Rights to file a complaint about privacy and security rights."
B) "You should contact your insurance provider if you have a complaint."
C) "You can contact the local office of the Department of Health and Human Services."
D) "You can contact the information technology department at the hospital."

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The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing HIPAA privacy and security rules, so they are the appropriate entity to contact for complaints about health information privacy and security.

A Patient Has a Concern That the Security and Privacy