Email isn't always secure. It's unlikely, but there's a chance that emails can be intercepted and read by other parties. If you prefer, we can communicate with you in another way, such as by phone. You have this right under the Privacy Rule, 45 C.F.R. § 164.522(b). If you initiate communication with us by email, we'll assume you're comfortable with sharing information that way, unless you tell us otherwise.