An investigator obtains consent and HIPAA authorization from subjects to review their medical records and HIV status. He plans t
o 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: 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.
