The correct answer is A. When an entity requests disclosure in writing, but without a court order.
What are Public policy purposes?
Public policy purposes are specific exceptions outlined in the HIPAA Privacy Rule that allow disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without individual authorization. These exceptions serve important public health and safety functions.
Option A is not a valid public policy purpose. While written requests for PHI can be made, disclosure is only permitted with proper legal authorization, such as a court order or subpoena. Without a court order, the HIPAA Privacy Rule would be violated by disclosing PHI based solely on a written request.
Therefore, the exception that does not apply under public policy purposes is A. When an entity requests disclosure in writing, but without a court order. This option violates the HIPAA Privacy Rule's requirement for proper legal authorization for PHI disclosure.
Complete question:
Public Policy Purposes are the exceptions to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that permits disclosure of PHI without participant authorization. The following events apply, except: A. When an entity requests disclosure in writing, but without a court order. B. For organ donation. C. For research purposes. D. When required by law, for national security, or intelligence activities.