HIPAA Training for Healthcare Students Practice Test

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True or False? It is sometimes acceptable to share your login information with a colleague.

True

False

Sharing login information, including usernames and passwords, violates HIPAA regulations and the security policies that are typically in place in healthcare organizations. Each individual is responsible for their own credentials, and sharing this information can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, which compromises confidentiality and security.

Maintaining individual login credentials ensures accountability; if a breach occurs, it is easy to trace who had access to the information. Moreover, it diminishes the risk of human error or misuse of information by ensuring that only authorized users can access certain data. Providing access to another individual could also increase the likelihood of violating HIPAA regulations, leading to potential legal ramifications for both the individual sharing the information and the organization as a whole.

Only with managerial approval

As long as you trust the colleague

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