HIPAA definition of termination

[Guest pcolford]

Under HIPAA, what is the definition of "termination" of employment? Is employee resignation considered termination of employment, or does this strictly pertain to dismisal of an employee?

[Guest Hillary P]

It is irrelevant for purposes of HIPAA whether an employee's termination is voluntary or not (i.e., resignation vs. firing); if an employer is subject to the statute, it generally must comply with the HIPAA requirements in either case.