A HIPAA breach refers to the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) that compromises the privacy and security of that information. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), such breaches must be reported to affected individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and in some cases, the media. Organizations must implement safeguards to prevent breaches and must have a response plan in place if one occurs. Violations can result in significant penalties and fines.
Within 24 hours of discovery.
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Under HIPAA, individuals must be notified of a breach of their protected health information without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 days after the breach is discovered. The notification must include specific details about the breach and the information involved. Additionally, if the breach affects more than 500 individuals, the covered entity must notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the media within the same timeframe.
Within 24 hours of discovery.
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True; A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).Access only the minimum amount of PHI/personally identifiable information (PII) necessary.The HIPAA regulations are supposed to protect health insurance and patient information to protect the privacy of the individual patient. A HIPAA breach violates patient confidentiality.A DOD breach applies to any security failure, especially relating to the security of the United States and to its people.
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