Agent skill

Hipaa Research Privacy

by mukul975 in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills

Implements HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR §164.512(i).

Apache-2.0Auto-check passedLegal & Compliance

Install Hipaa Research Privacy

skills CLI
$ npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill hipaa-research-privacy -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills hipaa-research-privacy --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/privacy/hipaa-research-privacy .claude/skills/hipaa-research-privacy && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
hipaa-research-privacy
GitHub stars
301
Token cost
~1.7k tokens
SKILL.md length
821 words
Files
5 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
280
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Implements HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR §164.512(i).

  • Works in 3 steps: The use or disclosure involves no more… → The research could not practicably be… → The research could not practicably be…
  • Tasks that involve Healthcare and finance regulation
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Regulatory Framework, HIPAA vs. Common Rule and Enforcement Examples, plus 1 more section
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder

What it does

Hipaa Research Privacy is an agent skill from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills. Implements HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR §164.512(i). Covers IRB and Privacy Board waivers of authorization, individual authorization for research, limited data set and data use agreements, preparatory to research provisions, and decedent research provisions. Keywords: HIPAA research, IRB waiver, Privacy Board, authorization, limited data set, preparatory research, de-identification, Common Rule.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.7k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 7 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/template.md`, `references/standards.md` and `references/workflows.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering Healthcare and finance regulation, Privacy and GDPR and Authorization and RBAC. The repository describes itself as: 282+ structured privacy & data protection skills for AI agents. GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, HIPAA, LGPD, PIPL, DPDP Act. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Healthcare and finance regulation
  • Tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR
  • Tasks that involve Authorization and RBAC

Example prompts

  • “Use the hipaa-research-privacy skill to implement HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR…”
  • “/hipaa-research-privacy”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. The use or disclosure involves no more than a minimal risk to the privacy of individuals based on
  2. The research could not practicably be conducted without the waiver or alteration
  3. The research could not practicably be conducted without access to and use of the PHI

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9b2ef9e. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Hipaa Research Privacy loads about 1.7k tokens when it runs, and up to ~5.2k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 122 tokens; SKILL.md has 821 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~122
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.7k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~5.2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills at commit 9b2ef9e, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© mukul975). 821 words, ~1,685 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/hipaa-research-privacy/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
hipaa-research-privacy
description
Implements HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR §164.512(i). Covers IRB and Privacy Board waivers of authorization, individual authorization for research, limited data set and data use agreements, preparatory to research provisions, and decedent research provisions. Keywords: HIPAA research, IRB waiver, Privacy Board, authorization, limited data set, preparatory research, de-identification, Common Rule.
license
Apache-2.0
metadata.author
mukul975
metadata.version
1.0
metadata.domain
privacy
metadata.subdomain
healthcare-privacy
metadata.tags
hipaa, research-privacy, irb, privacy-board, authorization, limited-data-set, common-rule, phi-research

HIPAA Research Privacy — 45 CFR §164.512(i)

Overview

The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits covered entities to use and disclose PHI for research purposes through several pathways. The primary mechanisms are: (1) individual authorization under §164.508, (2) waiver or alteration of authorization by an IRB or Privacy Board under §164.512(i), (3) use of a limited data set with a data use agreement under §164.514(e), (4) use of de-identified data under §164.514(a)-(b), (5) preparatory to research reviews under §164.512(i)(1)(ii), and (6) research on decedent information under §164.512(i)(1)(iii). Researchers and covered entities must understand the interplay between HIPAA and the Common Rule (45 CFR Part 46) which governs human subjects research independently.

Regulatory Framework

Authorization for Research — §164.508
  • §164.508(a): A covered entity may not use or disclose PHI without an authorization that satisfies §164.508 requirements, except as otherwise permitted
  • §164.508(b)(3): Research-specific authorization elements:
    • May describe the PHI to be used or disclosed in a specific or general manner if adequate to allow the individual to understand the PHI to be used/disclosed
    • May be for use/disclosure of PHI for a specific research study, or for future unspecified research if the authorization adequately describes the purposes
    • No expiration date required if the authorization states "end of the research study" or "none" or similar language
Waiver of Authorization — §164.512(i)(1)(i)

A covered entity may use or disclose PHI for research without authorization if the covered entity obtains documentation that an IRB or Privacy Board has approved a waiver (or alteration) of authorization meeting ALL of the following criteria:

  1. The use or disclosure involves no more than a minimal risk to the privacy of individuals based on:

    • An adequate plan to protect the identifiers from improper use and disclosure
    • An adequate plan to destroy the identifiers at the earliest opportunity consistent with the research (unless there is a health or research justification for retaining them, or retention is required by law)
    • Adequate written assurances that the PHI will not be reused or disclosed to any other person or entity except as required by law, for authorized oversight of the research, or for other research for which the use or disclosure would be permitted
  2. The research could not practicably be conducted without the waiver or alteration

  3. The research could not practicably be conducted without access to and use of the PHI

Limited Data Set — §164.514(e)

A limited data set excludes the 16 direct identifiers listed in §164.514(e)(2) but may include:

  • Dates (admission, discharge, birth, death, service)
  • City, state, five-digit ZIP code
  • Ages (including ages over 89 if not aggregated into a 90+ category)

A data use agreement (DUA) is required specifying:

  • Permitted uses and disclosures
  • Who may use or receive the limited data set
  • Prohibition on re-identification or contacting individuals
  • Adequate safeguards commitments
  • Reporting of violations
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Preparatory to Research — §164.512(i)(1)(ii)

A covered entity may use or disclose PHI for reviews preparatory to research if the covered entity obtains representations that:

  1. Use or disclosure is sought solely to review PHI as necessary to prepare a research protocol or for similar purposes preparatory to research
  2. No PHI will be removed from the covered entity during the review
  3. The PHI is necessary for the research purposes
Decedent Research — §164.512(i)(1)(iii)

A covered entity may use or disclose PHI of a decedent for research if:

  1. The covered entity obtains representation that use/disclosure is solely for research on the PHI of decedents
  2. The PHI sought is necessary for the research
  3. Documentation of the death (upon request) is provided

HIPAA vs. Common Rule

RequirementHIPAA Privacy RuleCommon Rule (45 CFR Part 46)
GovernsUses/disclosures of PHI by covered entities and BAsProtection of human research subjects
Enforced byOCR (HHS)OHRP (HHS) and institutional IRBs
Authorization/ConsentHIPAA authorization (§164.508)Informed consent (§46.116)
WaiverIRB/Privacy Board waiver of authorization (§164.512(i))IRB waiver of informed consent (§46.116(f))
De-identification18-identifier Safe Harbor or Expert DeterminationNot a substitute for IRB review
Applies toPHI held by covered entities and BAsAll human subjects research at institutions receiving federal funding
OverlapBoth may apply to same study — dual compliance requiredBoth may apply to same study — dual compliance required

Enforcement Examples

  • Lurie Children's Hospital (2024, $3.45M): Although primarily a cybersecurity settlement, OCR noted that research data containing PHI was among the compromised records, underscoring the obligation to secure research PHI
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering (NYS AG, 2023): State enforcement for insufficient research consent practices related to genetic data sharing with third parties
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center (2016, $2.75M): OCR found systemic failure in risk analysis and access controls affecting research data repositories

Integration Points

  • hipaa-privacy-rule: Research uses and disclosures are governed by the Privacy Rule
  • hipaa-deidentification: De-identification eliminates HIPAA restrictions on research use
  • hipaa-minimum-necessary: Minimum necessary applies to research disclosures under waiver (not to individual access or authorized disclosures)
  • hipaa-baa-management: Research collaborators may be BAs if they create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI
  • hipaa-breach-notification: Research data breaches trigger the same notification obligations

© mukul975, Apache-2.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 4 other files (scripts, references, assets) in skills/privacy/hipaa-research-privacy of mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • assets/template.md
  • references/standards.md
  • references/workflows.md
  • scripts/process.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9b2ef9e

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Questions about Hipaa Research Privacy

What does Hipaa Research Privacy do?

Implements HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR §164.512(i). Hipaa Research Privacy is an agent skill from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.512(i).

When should I use Hipaa Research Privacy?

Hipaa Research Privacy fits situations like: tasks that involve Healthcare and finance regulation; tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR; tasks that involve Authorization and RBAC.

How do I install Hipaa Research Privacy in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill hipaa-research-privacy -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/privacy/hipaa-research-privacy in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills) into .claude/skills/hipaa-research-privacy in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Hipaa Research Privacy in Codex?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill hipaa-research-privacy -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/privacy/hipaa-research-privacy in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills) into .agents/skills/hipaa-research-privacy in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Hipaa Research Privacy in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill hipaa-research-privacy -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/hipaa-research-privacy, .gemini/skills/hipaa-research-privacy, .github/skills/hipaa-research-privacy and .opencode/skills/hipaa-research-privacy in your project.

What does Hipaa Research Privacy need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Hipaa Research Privacy needs Python for the scripts in its folder. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Hipaa Research Privacy access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Hipaa Research Privacy safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Hipaa Research Privacy use?

Hipaa Research Privacy is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Hipaa Research Privacy use?

About 1.7k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 3.6k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Hipaa Research Privacy?

mukul975 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills, which has 301 GitHub stars. The repository holds 280 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 16, 2026.

Source: mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.