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HIPAA Breach Notification Policy Template

Breach identification and reporting procedures.

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives.
Breach Definition-What constitutes a breach.
Investigation-Detection and investigation.
Notification Requirements-Individual, HHS, media.

Required Sections

A compliant HIPAA Breach Notification Policy for HIPAA must include the following4 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives.

2

Breach Definition

What constitutes a breach.

3

Investigation

Detection and investigation.

4

Notification Requirements

Individual, HHS, media.

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