There are many ways HIPAA can be violated. Kaiser Permanente recently had an employee unlawfully access patient’s data. Breaches like this need to be dealt with swiftly. A patient wants to trust their provider with their personal information.
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It is a bit of a running joke about how common HIPAA violations are. Some violations are small affecting only one individual, while others affect thousands. HIPAA violations don’t always have harmful intent behind them either. Keep reading to see some examples of different violations and breaches.
Some HIPAA breaches don’t happen because providers are being negligent. Providers commonly neglect employee training, or not disclosing information promptly. Some happen because the provider is targeted by a Ransomware attack. New reports by the HIPAA Journal are shedding light on this issue.