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Federal Industry Regulations

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

Strengthens HIPAA, and increases fines of up to $1.5 million – a considerable increase from the previous $25,000 fine.
If a breach occurs, business are required to provide notification of the breach to affected individuals and the HHS (Health and Human Services) Secretary.
If a breach affects 500 individuals or more, the breach is published on the OCR (Office for Civil Rights) breach list and media outlets serving the affected individuals’ state or jurisdiction must be notified.