Notice of Privacy Practices

A Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) is a document explaining how healthcare providers utilize and share a client’s health information and their privacy rights. Download this document and distribute to your clients as part of the intake process.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Notice of Privacy Practices

The Notice of Privacy Practices outlines the provider’s legal obligations and explains the client’s rights regarding their privacy and use of their health data and information. 

A notice of privacy practice is required by HIPAA law.

The notice must include:

  • Authorization before health records are shared

  • The duties of the organization to safeguard protected health information

  • The privacy rights of the client

  • How to contact the clinical practice or organization for more information

    • The purpose of the document is to establish transparency regarding how a patient's information will be shared, be compliant with privacy laws (HIPAA), build trust and rapport for confidentiality, and clearly communicate therapy practice procedures with regard to health information. 


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