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Legal Sanctions for Improper Disclosure or Use of Confidential Information

HHS employees must use or disclose confidential HHS information only as allowed in federal and state statute and in HHS privacy and security policies. Failure to comply may result in:

  • Progressive disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
  • Civil and criminal penalties.

Third parties must use or disclose confidential HHS information only as allowed in federal and state statute. Failure to comply may result in:

  • Financial sanctions or termination of the relationship and associated privileges of the third party.
  • Civil and criminal penalties.

Sanctions related to violations of privacy rights include but are not limited to the following:

Federal Penalties