What is the scope of each Act as it concerns U.S. citizens?

How do HIPAA and the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 affect the Privacy Act of 1974? Write a 2-page paper defining each of the 3 Acts using proper APA formatting.

Part 2

Write 1–2 pages describing how HIPAA and the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 compare and contrast with the Privacy Act of 1974. Your paper should include the following:

• What is the scope of each Act as it concerns U.S. citizens?
• Have these Acts encroached on the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?