HIPAA Security Rule Update Postponed: More Time Given to Implement Major HIPAA Security Rule Changes

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM UTC·Source: HIPAA Journal

Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC

Executive Summary

There has been some good news for the HIPAA-regulated entities that feel unprepared for the proposed changes to the HIPAA […] The post HIPAA Security Rule Update Postponed: More Time Given to Implement Major HIPAA Security Rule Changes appeared first on The HIPAA Journal .

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Originally published by HIPAA Journal on Jul 8, 2026.

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