UTD respects the privacy and confidentiality of its patients’ medical information and is committed to safeguarding this valuable information. Protection of patient’s privacy is a core value of UTD.

Notice of Privacy Practices



HIPAA Privacy Manual

Effective April 14, 2003, UTD designated the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) as a health care component. BBS is a health care provider, as defined in the statute.

Audience: The information applies to all UTD faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and any other contractors or agents granted access to Protected Health Information.

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HIPAA Security Policy and Procedure Manual

This Policy and Procedure Manual for the Security of Electronic Health Care Information (“Manual”) addresses policies and procedures for safeguarding health information in electronic form of UTD’s patients, consistent with the requirements of the HIPAA Security Standards and any applicable state law.

Audience: Members of UTD’s workforce, including volunteers, trainees, and the medical staff shall be familiar with and comply with this Manual.