when they are disclosing the patient’s PHI to them
for the covered entity’s treatment, payment, and health care operations
when asking the subject if they can disclose information and giving the individual the right to agree or object
incidental disclosure
for public interest and benefit activities-there are 12 national priority purposes. some examples are:
-releasing information about victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence to the appropriate authorities.
-judicial and administrative proceedings (in court).
-law enforcement purposes.
hope this helps
