Question

An investigator obtains consent and HIPAA authorization from subjects to review their medical records and HIV status. He plans to go back to the medical record, so the HIV status information is stored along with subject identifiers in a database that he keeps on his laptop computer. His laptop is stolen. This incident constitutes: ____

Answer 1

Answer: this incident constitutes a breach of confidentiality

Explanation:

A breach of confidentiality happens when data or information provided in confidence to you by a client is disclosed to a third party without your client's consent. While most confidentiality breaches are unintentional, clients can still suffer financial losses as a result.