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31 May, 23:20

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:

a. A FERPA violation

b. A HIPAA violation

c. An invasion of privacy

d. A breach of confidentiality

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  1. 1 June, 00:45
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    Answer: d) A breach of confidentiality

    Explanation: Breach of confidentiality is the situation in which the confidential information kept by an authorized individual get leaked to public or any third party without the acknowledgement of the authorized party. The stolen laptop is disclosing the confidential information to third party without the consent of investigator.

    Other options are incorrect because FERPA violation is the violation of the family education rights and privacy act, HIPPA violation is breaking rule of health insurance portability and accountability act and privacy invasion refers to intrusion in any individual's private or personal life. Thus, the correct option is option (d)
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