Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Notice of Privacy Practices

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is a covered entity under HIPAA. In compliance with HIPAA, CYFD has published its Notice of Privacy Practices which describes how the Department may use and disclose medical information held by the Department. The documents linked below are English and Spanish versions of the Notice of Privacy Practices and their associated request forms.

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