Three major federal laws and their regulations protect the privacy of mental health and substance use disorder treatment records: HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and FERPA. Find all three laws and regulations compiled here in one convenient location. Other federal and state laws may also apply.
This webpage provides an overview of 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2), a brief recent history of recent changes to the regulations, and resources for organizations and individuals that must comply with Part 2.
Featuring Jacqueline Seitz, JD, CoE-PHI Health Privacy Lead During this Podcast hosted by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, hosts Dr. Danae DiRocco and Dr. Chun M. Tong facilitate a…
On January 8th, 2026, the CoE-PHI hosted a free national webinar during which we outlined requirements of the 2024 Final Rule amending 42 CFR Part 2 ("Part 2"), applied learning…
Many patients receive substance use disorder ("SUD") treatment and related services at integrated healthcare facilities such as community mental health centers ("CMHCs") or certified community behavioral health clinics ("CCBHCs"). Some…
As substance use and mental health treatment services are increasingly delivered within integrated care settings it's essential for providers and administrators to understand how federal privacy protections - specifically 42…