HHS OCR HIPAA FAQ 2093
At what age of a child is the parent no longer the personal representative of the child for HIPAA purposes?
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HIPAA defers to state law to determine the age of majority and the rights of parents to act for a child in making health care decisions, and thus, the ability of the parent to act as the personal representative of the child for HIPAA purposes. See 45 CFR 164.502(g).