Earthquakes and tsunamis have caused much damage to human life and property in history. In March 2011, a major 8.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan, followed by a tsunami, which together have resulted in the worst catastrophe in over 100 years. To know how earthquakes can cause so much damage, it is important to understand their origin.
Breach â the loss of control, compromise, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized. acquisition, unauthorized access, or any similar term referring to situations where. individuals gain access or potential access to personally identifiable information, whether. physical or electronic for an unauthorized purpose.
What to do in Case of a Breach of Unsecured PHI. A breach is, generally, an impermissible use or disclosure under the Privacy Rule that compromises the security or privacy of PHI such that the use or disclosure poses a significant risk of financial, reputational, or other harm to the affected individual.