If someone has health care power of attorney of an individual, can they
Obtain access to that individual’s medical record. Yes, an individual that has been given a health care power of attorney will have the right to access the medical records of the individual related to such representation to the extent permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. (hhs.gov)

Ownership of the medical record is the health provider who creates the record, the privacy law doesn’t deal with questions of copyright or ownership of medical records you have the right to access your health information about yourself that is held by Private Sector Company.

The patient’s right to obtain copies or to transfer to another person some states you need to have an exception to do this, if they refuse to deliver the record it must be document that it could be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient or can cause harm to the patient or someone else.(aao.org)

The health insurance portability and accountability act provides the regulation for security and privacy for the medical data; it protects the privacy of health information through restrictions on use and disclosure of information.

The government has standards for the security of electronic health information in February 2003. The regulations for privacy and security of medical records are broad they cover electronic, paper and oral communications when they include identifiable patient information failure to comply will these regulations may result in penalties up to $ 25,000 per person, per year for each requirement violated and for knowingly violated patient’s privacy.

HIPAA requirements related to medical care and always use safeguards patient’s health information in compliance with HIPAA and the related regulations, the privacy rules applies to health plans and to any