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.
The reporting of a HIPAA breach is required even if it is suspected and not definitive. It is also important to understand that the penalties for such unauthorized disclosure must be made even if it was by accident and there was no ill purpose intended.