Homework Help: HIT

Posted by Sharon on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 1:27pm.

Dr. Bob's computerized records have been compromised by a hacker, resulting in damages to patients. Which of the following is most true?
A. Dr. Bob may be liable if he didn't have proper firewall or other protections.
B. Dr. Bob won't be liable.
C. Dr. Bob will be liable.
D. The risk manager, but not Dr. Bob, will be liable.

HIT - Veri Cross, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 12:15am
Definatly A or C. It is part of the Social and Ethical issues. You are responsiable for protection of data. Just check the laws ;)

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