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Data Breach Notification Responsibility

Meaning

The mandatory legal and ethical obligation of covered entities, such as health plans or clinical providers, to inform affected individuals and, in many cases, specific regulatory bodies, following a confirmed security incident where protected health information (PHI) has been compromised. This responsibility is paramount in the digital health landscape, ensuring transparency and enabling individuals to mitigate potential harm from the unauthorized disclosure of their sensitive clinical data. Timely and comprehensive notification is a critical component of data governance and maintaining essential patient trust.