Chapter 5: HIPAA Penalties Flashcards
1
Q
What is responsible for enforcing HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules?
A
Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
2
Q
What happens if there are noncompliance occur?
A
OCR will try to resolve it by obtaining corrective action and a resolution agreement.
3
Q
What will happen if the organization does not satisfactory resolve the matter?
A
OCR will impose civil monetary penalties.
4
Q
The U.S. Department of justice (DOJ) prosecutes HIPAA violations that will result in?
A
Criminal penalties.
5
Q
Persons who deliberately obtain or disclose patient health information risk fines of?
A
$50,000 as well as one year in prison.
6
Q
What happens if the private information is sold or used for personal gain or malicious harm?
A
Fines can increase up to $250,000 with up to ten years in prison.
