what does disclosure mean under hipaa
2Determining that the Department is a hybrid entity also means that the release of PHI from a covered component to a non-covered component is considered a disclosure under HIPAA and is not permitted unless there is an individual authorization or a specific exemption allowing the disclosure.Â§164.512(a)) â¢ HIPAA allows a covered entity to disclose PHI to a public health authority, or to an agent of a public health authority, when the public health authority is authorized by law to collect or receive such information, for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability.