HIPPA under the DoD is covered by the following rules, regulations, laws, and legislation:
- Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 242k(k)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, 104th Congress
- Title 45--Public Welfare, Subtitle A--Department of Health and Human Services, Part 160--General Administrative Requirements, and Part 164--Security and Privacy
- DoD 8580.02-R, DoD Health Information Security Regulation, dated 12 July 2007
- DoD 6025.18-R, DoD Health Information Privacy Regulation, dated January 2003