This federal agency is charged with responsibility for the oversight and enforcement of the HIPAA privacy regulations.

a) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
b) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
c) The HHS Office of Civil Rights
d) The HHS Office of the Inspector General


Answer: c) The HHS Office of Civil Rights

Explanation: The Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services has been given responsibility for the oversight and enforcement of the HIPAA regulations.

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