CHP Breach Notification & Legal Enforcement 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule?

Accepted Answer

To notify individuals and authorities about data breaches

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To audit healthcare facilities.

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To delete compromised data immediately.

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To encrypt all patient data.

Question 2

What is considered a 'breach' under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Impermissible use or disclosure of PHI

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Authorized access to patient records.

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Loss or theft of encrypted data.

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Access by internal audit teams.

Question 3

Which agency enforces HIPAA breach reporting compliance?

Accepted Answer

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

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Department of Justice.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Internal Revenue Service.

Question 4

How long does a covered entity have to notify individuals after discovering a breach?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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15 days.

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30 days.

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90 days.

Question 5

What must be included in a breach notification to individuals?

Accepted Answer

Detailed breach information and response steps

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Only the name of the responsible employee.

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A list of past breaches.

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Financial compensation estimates.

Question 6

What are the consequences for failing to report a HIPAA breach?

Accepted Answer

Civil penalties and enforcement actions

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Promotion of responsible parties.

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Public commendation.

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Waiver of further obligations.

Question 7

When must the media be notified of a breach?

Accepted Answer

If 500 or more individuals are affected

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For all breaches regardless of size.

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Only if the breach involves federal employees.

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When the entity chooses to.

Question 8

What is the 'minimum necessary' standard in HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Only minimal PHI relevant to the task should be shared

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All available PHI should be disclosed.

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No PHI can be shared under any circumstances.

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All PHI must be encrypted before sharing.

Question 9

How should a suspected breach be assessed?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a formal risk assessment to evaluate the breach

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Ignore it until proven serious.

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Assume no harm is done.

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Delete the affected records immediately.