HIPAA applicability and privacy acknowledgment

What HIPAA governs

HIPAA’s federal Privacy and Security Rules govern covered entities and business associates. Covered entities include qualifying health plans, clearinghouses, and certain health care providers conducting covered electronic transactions. A business associate performs qualifying work involving protected health information for a covered entity. Applicability depends on actual operations; a life coaching label, certificate, or signature does not determine status.

What signing means here

This is an acknowledgment of HIPAA information and Perspect’s confidentiality commitment. It is not a medical treatment consent, blanket release of health records, HIPAA compliance certification, Notice of Privacy Practices for an established covered entity, or business associate agreement. Perspect’s nonclinical coaching operation has not established covered-entity status through this form. You retain rights under any laws that actually apply. Texas Chapter 181 may impose additional duties if applicable.

Limits and commitments

Members should not upload clinical records. Coaches must protect all personal information regardless of HIPAA status, use approved systems, and report unauthorized access to the administrator promptly. If future activities create covered-entity or business-associate duties, KLS Solution must assess them, implement required safeguards and notices, and obtain appropriate contracts before processing protected health information. A signature on this page alone does not accomplish that.

Official references

• HHS: covered entities and business associates
• Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 181
• 45 CFR §164.508: authorization requirements

Texas-focused guidance reviewed October 8, 2026. Other jurisdictions may differ.