The HITECH Act Imposes Data Breach Notification Requirements for Unauthorized

question 26

True/False

The HITECH Act imposes data breach notification requirements for unauthorized uses and disclosures of "unsecured PHI."

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Definitions:

Downstream

The stage in the production process or supply chain that occurs after a particular point, usually closer to the end-user or consumer.

Extend Enterprise

The expansion of an organization's outreach beyond its traditional boundaries, involving collaboration with external partners or integrating technology to improve efficiency and market reach.

Supply Chain Management

Monitoring the flow of products, information, and financial resources as they transition from the supplier through to the manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and eventually the consumer.

Distribution Channels

Pathways and intermediaries through which a product or service flows until it reaches the end consumer.