Dr. Bob's computerized records have been compromised by a hacker, resulting in damages to patients. Which of the following is most true?

A. Dr. Bob may be liable if he didn't have proper firewall or other protections.
B. Dr. Bob won't be liable.
C. Dr. Bob will be liable.
D. The risk manager, but not Dr. Bob, will be liable.

1 answer

Definatly A or C. It is part of the Social and Ethical issues. You are responsiable for protection of data. Just check the laws ;)