In an age where digital technology allows information to be shared within seconds among millions of individuals, there needs to be a legal structure to adhere to that protects the rights and privacy of individuals. When violations occur, they can cause a great deal of financial and emotional stress to those affected for an extended period of time. A legal framework that defines and enforces accountability, privacy and security by addressing violations as a result of neglect on behalf on a covered entity. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was enacted to ensure that health plans and health providers legally protect the privacy of information in an individual’s health record. The Health Insurance Portability and
