Privacy Office

We care about your privacy. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has a responsibility to protect the health information of Colorado citizens.  We collect personal health information to improve the publics’ health and wellbeing. All medical records are held in strict confidence.

The Privacy Office of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:

• Assures Department compliance with the federal medical privacy law (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, HIPAA), state statutes and Board of Health regulations
• Provides mandatory staff training in privacy and security
• Informs personnel about privacy and security safeguards
• Implements privacy and security policies and procedures

Comprehensive privacy and security policies

Web visitors privacy policy

Privacy frequently asked questions

Reportable medical conditions: legislation and security

Contact information:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,
Privacy Officer, A5-CHEIS
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South,
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Telephone: 303.692.2311
Fax: 303.782.0095

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