What is true about the Breach Notification Rule?
A) Breaches of 500 or more records must be reported to the HHS within 60 days of the breach.
B) Breaches of 500 or more records must provide notice to a prominent media outlet.
C) Both of these
D) None of these

The Breach Notification Rule under HIPAA requires breaches of 500 or more records to be reported to HHS within 60 days and to provide notice to a prominent media outlet. Both of these actions are specified in the rule. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Both of these. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

The Breach Notification Rule requires organizations to report breaches of 500 or more records to HHS within 60 days and notify a prominent media outlet. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Both of these. This rule emphasizes the importance of protecting patient information and ensuring timely notifications in the event of a breach.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07