Regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws?
A) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
B) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
C) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What penalties or sanctions could be imposed?
A) Fines
B) Imprisonment
C) Both fines and imprisonment
D) Community service
Are whistleblowers protected under HIPAA?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in certain circumstances
D) It depends on the severity of the violation
Does the Safe Harbor Act offer any protection for violators of the statute, and if not, why?
A) Yes, it offers protection by shielding violators from penalties.
B) No, the Safe Harbor Act does not offer protection for violators.
C) The Safe Harbor Act offers partial protection depending on the violation.
D) The Safe Harbor Act offers protection only for unintentional violations.