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The aim is to provide a clear process for reporting violations of confidentiality protections for substance use disorder.

February 9, 2026

HHS announces pathway for public to complain about confidentiality violations

Key Points

The aim is to provide a clear process for reporting violations of confidentiality protections for substance use disorder.
Released information on how to file complaints regarding confidentiality violations.
Provided a model Part 2 Patient Notice to inform patients of their rights.
Updated the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices with new language related to SUD records.
Patients gain access to clear steps for reporting confidentiality breaches.
Increased awareness of patient rights under the confidentiality regulation.
Updated notices improve understanding of privacy protection for SUD treatment records.

Abstract

On February 3, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it would release information about how to file complaints and breach reports regarding the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) confidentiality protections under 42 CFR Part 2. OCR also said it would share a model Part 2 Patient Notice, letting patients know their rights under the confidentiality regulation. The OCR will also update its model HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) with the new required language about substance use disorder treatment records.

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