A breach, as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), refers to the unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) that compromises the security or privacy of the information. This definition is outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Breaches can occur due to various incidents, including cyberattacks, accidental disclosures, or theft, and organizations are required to report breaches affecting 500 or more individuals to HHS. Additionally, smaller breaches must be documented and reported to affected individuals.
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A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).
A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).
A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).
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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A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS
A breach defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) encompasses a wider range of incidents than those defined by the Health and Human Services (HHS) under HIPAA. While HIPAA specifically targets unauthorized access to protected health information, the DoD's definition can include various types of security violations affecting sensitive information across different categories. This broader scope reflects the diverse nature of data handled by the DoD, including national security and defense-related information, which may not fall under HIPAA's purview. Consequently, the implications and response requirements for breaches can differ significantly between the two frameworks.
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a breach as defined by the dod is brakder than a hippa breach