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Incidental disclosure: What You Need To Know
An incidental disclosure is a type of disclosure that is not intended to be made public. This can happen when information is released unintentionally or included in a larger body of knowledge meant to be private. Incidental disclosures can have serious consequences, especially if the information that is revealed is sensitive or confidential.
An example of an incidental disclosure is when a person discloses information that is not directly related to their job duties but is incidentally revealed during their work.
This can happen when a person makes a mistake and shows information not associated with their job or when they are talking about their personal life and the information they share is revealed.
HIPAA Incidental Disclosures means any disclosure of PHI that is not intended or anticipated when the PHI was collected or received.
An Incidental Disclosure is any disclosure of PHI that is not intended or anticipated when the PHI was collected or received. This can include disclosures made as a result of negligence, oversight, or accidental or unauthorized access.
