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Introduction

The term "Covered Entity" refers to any individual, business, or organization that is subject to specific regulatory requirements under laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), financial regulations, or other industry-specific standards. Covered entities typically include healthcare providers, insurance companies, and financial institutions. This term is important for defining who is responsible for compliance with privacy, security, and other legal obligations.

Below are various examples of how "Covered Entity" can be defined in different contexts. Copy the one that fits your needs, customize it, and use it in your contract.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a healthcare provider

This definition ties "Covered Entity" to healthcare providers under regulations like HIPAA.

"Covered Entity" means any healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse that electronically transmits health information in connection with transactions covered by HIPAA regulations.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a financial institution

This definition connects "Covered Entity" to financial institutions under financial regulations.

"Covered Entity" refers to any financial institution, including banks, insurance companies, and investment firms, that is subject to applicable financial regulations governing privacy, data security, and customer protection.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as subject to privacy laws

This definition links "Covered Entity" to privacy law obligations.

"Covered Entity" means any organization or business that is subject to privacy laws, including but not limited to data protection, confidentiality, and security measures as required by relevant national or international regulations.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as subject to data protection laws

This definition applies "Covered Entity" to data protection regulations.

"Covered Entity" refers to any individual, organization, or business that is required to comply with data protection laws, including those related to the handling, storage, and sharing of personal data.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a healthcare payer

This definition ties "Covered Entity" to a healthcare payer entity, such as an insurance company.

"Covered Entity" means any healthcare payer, including health insurance companies and managed care organizations, that is subject to the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA or other applicable health data protection laws.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a government agency

This definition connects "Covered Entity" to government agencies.

"Covered Entity" refers to any government agency that is subject to privacy and security regulations governing the collection, use, and dissemination of personal data or sensitive information.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as an organization under specific laws

This definition links "Covered Entity" to organizations regulated under specific laws.

"Covered Entity" means any organization or business entity that is bound by specific regulations such as HIPAA, the Financial Services Modernization Act, or other applicable statutory or regulatory requirements concerning privacy, data security, and confidentiality.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a business operating under consumer protection laws

This definition ties "Covered Entity" to consumer protection laws.

"Covered Entity" refers to any business or organization that is subject to consumer protection laws and regulations, including those concerning privacy, data security, and the rights of consumers.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a financial service provider

This definition applies "Covered Entity" to financial service providers.

"Covered Entity" means any financial service provider, including lenders, payment processors, and credit agencies, that is subject to laws and regulations governing financial privacy and consumer rights.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as an entity involved in health data processing

This definition connects "Covered Entity" to the processing of health data.

"Covered Entity" refers to any entity involved in the processing, transmission, or handling of health-related data, including healthcare providers, health insurers, and data clearinghouses, as defined under HIPAA.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as an entity with regulatory obligations

This definition links "Covered Entity" to entities with regulatory obligations.

"Covered Entity" means any entity that is subject to regulatory obligations under specific laws, including but not limited to healthcare privacy laws, financial regulations, and consumer protection statutes.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a business subject to compliance requirements

This definition applies "Covered Entity" to businesses with compliance requirements.

"Covered Entity" refers to any business that is required to comply with certain legal or regulatory obligations, particularly those concerning privacy, data security, or consumer protection.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a service provider under regulatory standards

This definition ties "Covered Entity" to service providers under regulatory standards.

"Covered Entity" means any service provider, including contractors or third-party service providers, that is subject to regulations governing the use, handling, and protection of confidential or sensitive information.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as a party governed by industry regulations

This definition links "Covered Entity" to industry-specific regulations.

"Covered Entity" refers to any party, including businesses and organizations, that is governed by industry-specific regulations, such as those governing healthcare, finance, or technology, with obligations regarding privacy, data protection, and security.

Definition of "Covered Entity" as an entity regulated under specific privacy frameworks

This definition applies "Covered Entity" to privacy frameworks.

"Covered Entity" means any organization or business that is regulated under specific privacy frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or similar laws governing data protection and privacy.