The University of Minnesota is committed to ensuring appropriate security of all individually identifiable health information and providing quality health care which includes respecting patients' and research participants' rights to maintain the privacy of their health information. The regulations governing the requirements of for patient health information are described in the federal law known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This web site provides information and guidance on the policies and procedures related to HIPAA compliance at the University of Minnesota.