Within 1 hour of discovery
A breech must be reported within one hour.
When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?
When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?
When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?
When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?
When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?
Within 1 hour of discovery
A HIPAA breach must be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) if it involves a cybersecurity incident that may impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). Covered entities and business associates are encouraged to report incidents that may pose a significant risk to patient data, especially if there is evidence of a malicious attack or if the breach affects a large number of individuals. Timely reporting helps facilitate coordinated responses and mitigates potential harm.
Criminal Penalties, Civil Money Penalties, Sanctions
Within 24 hours of discovery.
Within 24 hours of discovery.
A breach must be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) when it involves a significant incident that impacts federal systems, networks, or data, or when it poses a potential threat to national security or public safety. Additionally, federal agencies and certain critical infrastructure sectors are required to report incidents that could compromise sensitive information or disrupt operations. Timely reporting is essential to facilitate coordinated responses and mitigate further risks.