What are the penalties for violating HIPAA regulations?
It is important to note that penalties can extend to the individual as well as to the corporation. There is a $100 civil penalty up to a maximum of $25,000 per year for each standard violated. Criminal penalties are imposed for certain wrongful disclosures of health information. It is a graduated penalty that may escalate to a maximum of $250,000 for particularly egregious offenses.
