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Breach or DOD Breach

Date of Publication:

3/13/2019

Definition:

As defined in OMB Memorandum M-17-12, the loss of control, compromise, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized acquisition, or any similar occurrence where: (1) a person other than an authorized user accesses or potentially accesses personally identifiable information; or (2) an authorized user accesses or potentially accesses personally identifiable information for an other than authorized purpose.

Source of Definition:

Implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule in DOD Health Care Programs

Last Updated: September 14, 2022
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