<human>:  How does the HIPAA protect my medical records?
<bot>: The HIPAA is a set of rules that govern how medical records are stored and transmitted. It is designed to protect the privacy of medical records. It requires that medical providers and health care organizations protect the privacy of patient information, and that they only use the information for the purpose of providing health care. It also requires that health care providers and organizations use encryption to protect the privacy of patient information.