New York Limited Release of Health Information (HIPAA) is a process that allows individuals to share their confidential health information with a specific individual or organization for a specific purpose. This release of health information is regulated by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and is only applicable to New York state residents. There are two types of New York Limited Release of Health Information (HIPAA): Authorized and Non-Authorized. Authorized Release of Health Information is when an individual provides written permission to an organization or individual to access their confidential health information for a specified purpose. Non-Authorized Release of Health Information is when an individual does not provide written permission to an organization or individual to access their confidential health information, but the release is still allowed under certain circumstances (i.e. for medical treatment, payment, or healthcare operations). Both types of releases are subject to strict rules and regulations set forth by HIPAA. In addition, all requests for releases of confidential health information must be made in writing and must be approved by the individual or their legal representative.