How many HIPAA defined permissions exist?

A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
E. seven

D. six

There are six HIPAA defined permissions used to disclose Protected Health Information (PHI): 1) disclosures to patients; 2) for treatment, payment, or health care operations; 3) disclosures with opportunity to agree or object; 4) limited incidental disclosures; 5) public interest and benefit activities; and 6) in a limited data set.