A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).

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Kinsley Butler

1 September, 00:47

A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).

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Chasity Hopkins · Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation:

A breach of personal information occurs when the information is lost, disclosed to, accessed by, or potentially exposed to unauthorized individuals, or comprised in a way where the subjects of the information are negatively affected.

This is different and broader from a breach defined by HHS as an impermissible use or disclosure under the Privacy Rule that compromises the security or privacy of the protected health information