How do hipaa and the usa patriot act of 2001 affect the privacy act

Part 1

 

How do HIPAA and the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 affect the Privacy Act of 1974? Write a 2-page paper defining each of the 3 Acts using proper APA formatting.

 

Part 2

 

Write 1–2 pages describing how HIPAA and the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 compare and contrast with the Privacy Act of 1974. Your paper should include the following:

  • What is the scope of each Act as it concerns U.S. citizens?
  • Have these Acts encroached on the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?