Question

Examining the protected health information of a celebrity without cause will, at worst, result in your employer terminating your employment.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The statement is false; accessing a celebrity's health information without cause could lead to serious legal consequences under HIPAA, in addition to employment termination.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that examining the protected health information of a celebrity without cause will, at worst, result in your employer terminating your employment is false. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which was passed into law in 1996, healthcare providers and other entities handling patient information are required to maintain strict confidentiality. Disclosing protected health information without authorization can lead to serious legal consequences including civil penalties, fines, and even criminal charges, in addition to employment termination.