Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF) is an official form used in the state of Oregon to protect confidential information from unauthorized disclosure. It is used to establish a confidential relationship between a provider and a recipient of private information. CIF's are commonly used in the healthcare industry, professional services, government agencies, and other organizations. There are two types of Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF): the General CIF and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) CIF. The General CIF is used when confidential information is shared between two parties who are not covered by HIPAA. The HIPAA CIF is used when confidential information is exchanged between two parties who are covered by HIPAA. Both forms are used to ensure that confidential information is not disclosed without proper authorization.