In the words of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996. Sections 261 through 264 of HIPAA require the Secretary of HHS to publicize standards for the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information.”1
Or in other words, your information MUST be entered into a secured documenting systems that makes sure no one besides you and your doctor know your personal information.