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A covered entity or business associate must, in accordance with §164.306: (a) Standard: Policies and procedures. Implement reasonable and appropriate policies and procedures to comply with the standards, implementation specifications…
Read MoreThe requirements of this subpart shall apply with respect to breaches of protected health information occurring on…
Read MoreAs used in this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings: Breach means the acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected health information in a manner not permitted under subpart E of this part which compromises…
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(1) General rule. A business associate shall, following the discovery of a breach of unsecured protected health information, notify the covered entity of such breach. (2) Breaches treated as discovered. For purposes of paragraph (a)(1) of this section, a breach shall be treated as…
Read MoreIf a law enforcement official states to a covered entity or business associate that a notification, notice, or posting required under this subpart would impede a criminal investigation or cause damage to national security, a covered entity or business associate shall…
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