Question

If you're unsure about the particulars of HIPAA research requirements at your organization or have questions, you can usually consult with

Answer 1

No assurance about HIPAA research requirements and questions are most likely to be consulted with the people or organization like the privacy officer or the privacy board. Either of the two can be consulted but it is still depending on the current situation that the individual is in.

Answer 2

Answer:

An organizational IRB or Privacy Board, privacy official ("Privacy Officer"), or security official ("Security Officer"), depending on the issue

Explanation:

If you are unsure about the particulars, consult with your organization's IRB, Privacy Board, or privacy official. For data security issues, consult with your organization's security official. Consulting with an experienced colleague can always be helpful, but their advice is not authoritative. Do not assume that a representative of the funder will know all the rules, or that the generic advice of a professional association will be applicable to your organization’s particular rules.