New York Release and Authorization is a document that is used to release confidential information. It is also known as a HIPAA Release and Authorization. The document is used by individuals to grant permission to a third party, such as a healthcare provider, to access and release protected health information (PHI). This document is used to protect the privacy of the individual who is granting the authorization. There are two types of New York Release and Authorization documents. The first type is a general Release and Authorization which grants permission to a third party to access and use PHI for a specific purpose. The second type is a Limited Release and Authorization which grants permission to a third party to access and use PHI for only a specific purpose or purpose of use.