Question
You're the compliance officer at a healthcare provider that uses electronic health records (EHR). A recent audit reveals that some patient data is not encrypted when transmitted over the internet, potentially violating privacy regulations. Which consequence is MOST likely if the healthcare provider fails to address the regulatory non-compliance issue related to patient data encryption?
A.Increased investment in cybersecurity technologies
B.Enhanced reputation among patients
C.Fines and legal penalties
D.Automatic encryption of all patient data
A.Increased investment in cybersecurity technologies
B.Enhanced reputation among patients
C.Fines and legal penalties
D.Automatic encryption of all patient data
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The consequence that is MOST likely if the healthcare provider fails to address the regulatory non-compliance issue related to patient data encryption is:
**C. Fines and legal penalties**
Non-compliance with privacy regulations, especially regarding the protection of patient data, can lead to significant fines and legal repercussions from regulatory bodies.
**C. Fines and legal penalties**
Non-compliance with privacy regulations, especially regarding the protection of patient data, can lead to significant fines and legal repercussions from regulatory bodies.