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It is important for all employees in the healthcare and healthcare insurance industries to understand what constitutes a HIPAA violation and how to report a HIPAA violation. Understanding what constitutes a HIPAA violation should be included in HIPAA training, as should the correct person to direct a report to. This person then has the responsibility to determine whether or not the HIPAA violation should be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Potential HIPAA violations must be investigated internally by HIPAA Covered Entities and – where applicable – by Business Associates to determine the severity of the violation and whether it qualifies as a data breach. If the violation does qualify as a data breach, the violation should be assessed to ascertain the risk to individuals impacted by the incident, to ensure action is taken promptly to correct the violation, and to mitigate the risk of a reoccurrence. The sooner a HIPAA violation is reported, the easier it will be to limit the potential harm that may be caused and to prevent further violations of HIPAA Rules.

Reporting HIPAA Violations Internally

When healthcare or insurance professionals suspect a violation of HIPAA has occurred, the incident should be reported to a supervisor, the organization’s Privacy Officer, or to the individual responsible for HIPAA compliance in the organization.

The report will have to be investigated internally and a decision made about whether it is a reportable breach under provisions of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule. Oftentimes, minor incidents do not result in impermissible disclosures of PHI or are so inconsequential that they do not warrant notifications to be issued – such as when minor errors are made in good faith or if PHI has been disclosed and there is little risk the information being retained.

Accidental HIPAA violations occur even when great care is taken by members of the workforce to work compliantly; and, if you have made a mistake, accidentally viewed PHI of a patient that you are not authorized to view, or another individual in your organization is suspected of violating HIPAA Rules, you should report HIPAA violations promptly. The failure to do so is likely to be viewed unfavorably if it is later discovered.

How to Report a HIPAA Violation to HHS’ Office for Civil Rights

It is also permitted for employees and patients to bypass notifying the Covered Entity and file a HIPAA complaint directly to HHS´ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) if it is believed that a Covered Entity has violated the HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Notification Rules. In all cases, serious violations of HIPAA rules including potential criminal violations, willful/widespread neglect of HIPAA Rules, and multiple suspected HIPAA violations should be reported to the Office for Civil Rights directly.

HIPAA complaints can be submitted via the OCR’s Complaint Portal online, although OCR will also accept complaints via fax, mail, or email. Contact information for HIPAA violation reporting can be found on the above link.

In order for OCR to determine whether a violation is likely to have occurred, the reason for the HIPAA complaint should be stated along with the potential violation. Information will need to be supplied about the Covered Entity (or Business Associate), the date when the HIPAA violation is suspected of occurring, the address where the violation occurred – if known – and when the complainant learned of the possible HIPAA violation.

Complaints should be submitted within 180 days of the violation being discovered, although in certain cases, an extension to the HIPAA violation reporting time limit may be granted if there is good cause.

While complaints can be submitted anonymously, it is important to bear in mind that OCR will not investigate any HIPAA complaint if a name and contact information is not supplied.

All complaints will be read and assessed, and investigations into HIPAA complaints will be launched if HIPAA Rules are suspected of being violated and the complaint is submitted inside the 180-day timeframe.

Not all HIPAA violations result settlements or civil monetary penalties. Most often, issues are resolved through voluntary compliance, technical guidance, or if the Covered Entity or Business Associate agrees to take corrective action.

How to Report a HIPAA Violation: FAQs

Are these procedures just for employees of covered entities and business associates.

These procedures are not just for employees of covered entities and business associates. They apply for all members of the workforce, which can include volunteers, students, and agency personnel. Effectively, every person under a covered entity´s control – whether they are paid by the covered entity or not – should be told what constitutes a HIPAA violation and how to report it either to a supervisor, a compliance officer, or OCR directly.

What happens if I report a clear and ongoing violation to my supervisor, but they do nothing about it?

If you report a clear and ongoing violation to a supervisor and they do nothing about it, you should escalate the report to your compliance officer. If the compliance officer fails to take action, further escalate the report to OCR with an explanation that you have reported the violation to your supervisor and compliance officer, but no action appears to have been taken.

A colleague told me it could affect my work prospects if I report a HIPAA violation. Is this right?

It could affect your work prospects is you report a HIPAA violation that is not a violation because complying with any subsequent investigation will be seen as a waste of time and resources (if the complaint is not valid or justified) and will probably result in further training – possibly not just for you but also for other members of the workforce as well.

With regards to justified reports of HIPAA violations, the “compliance and investigations” section of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification provisions includes a standard (§160.316) that prohibits covered entities and business associates from taking any discriminatory or retaliatory action against any individual for filing a complaint to OCR or for assisting OCR´s investigation into the complaint. If your work prospects suffer as a result of reporting a HIPAA violation, you should report the retaliatory action to OCR.

How do I report a suspicion that a colleague is stealing PHI to sell?

If you suspect a colleague is stealing PHI to sell, you should report your suspicions to a supervisor or the compliance manager in the same way you would report a HIPAA violation. If the suspicion is confirmed, the usual course of action is for the compliance manager to report the event to OCR who will consider whether it justifies criminal investigation; and, if so, forward the report to the Department of Justice.

How long do you have to report a HIPAA violation and is it necessary to report violations of HIPAA within 180 days?

You have 180 days to report a HIPAA violation to HHS´ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), but timeframes can differ if you wish to report a HIPAA violation to a covered entity or a state Attorney General. With regards to the 180 day limit, this exists not only to encourage timely reports of HIPAA violations, but also to reduce the risk of reports being duplicated (i.e., reported by more than one person) and to avoid OCR having to investigate historical violations that may have already been resolved following an internal audit or risk assessment.

How do members of the public go about reporting a HIPAA violation?

Members of the public go about reporting a HIPAA violation in the same way as members of a covered entity´s workforce. They can report a HIPAA violation to the covered entity´s HIPAA Privacy Officer (whose contact details should be on the organization´s Notice of Privacy Practices), to their state Attorney General, or directly to OCR via the online complaints portal.

Is reporting HIPAA violations effective?

Reporting HIPAA violations can be effective depending on the information included in the report. For example, if you report that an unnamed person disclosed unspecified information about someone whose name you can´t remember “sometime last year”, it is unlikely your report will be effective.

If, however, you provide sufficient information to justify an investigation, it is more likely the report will be acted upon. Furthermore, if you report a HIPAA violation to a covered entity´s Privacy Officer, and make it clear you are aware you also have the right to file a complaint with the state Attorney General or OCR, you may find the response to your report is expedited.

If you believe a privacy violation has taken place, who should you report it to?

If you believe a privacy violation has taken place, you should report it to the Privacy Officer responsible for HIPAA compliance at the organization where the violation occurred. If you fail to get an appropriate response, you can escalate the report to your state Attorney General or HHS´ Office for Civil Rights.

What is the process for HIPAA violation reporting?

The process for HIPAA violation reporting can vary according to who the report is made to, but generally:

The recipient of the report will acknowledge it and review the report to see if the event being alleged is actually a violation of HIPAA (two-thirds of reports received by HHS´ Office for Civil Rights are not HIPAA violations).

If the event does qualify as a HIPAA violation and there is sufficient information in the report to conduct an investigation, the recipient will look into the allegation. If not, they might write to you for further information.

When any investigation is complete, the outcome is most usually voluntary compliance or technical assistance to prevent the HIPAA violation reoccurring. This usually involves a change to policies and procedures and staff retraining.

If the nature of the HIPAA violation is serious, the organization responsible for the HIPAA violation may be fined; or, if the violation is criminal in nature, the case could be referred to the Department of Justice for prosecution.

How do you file a HIPAA complaint against an organization?

You can file a HIPAA complaint against an organization is several ways. You can either complain directly to the organization, file a HIPAA complaint with your state Attorney General, or contact HHS´ Office for Civil Rights. If the organization is a service provider (“Business Associate”) for a health plan or healthcare provider, you can also complain to the health plan or healthcare provider.

Where should I report HIPAA violations if I am the victim of a data breach?

If you are the victim of a data breach, you should report HIPAA violations to HHS´ Office for Civil Rights. However, before doing so, it is important to be sure the data breach is attributable to HIPAA violations by the organization you are reporting. It may be the case the breach is attributable to the negligence of another organization your health information was permissibly disclosed to. If you report HIPAA violations against the wrong organization, it may delay the resolution of your complaint.

How do you report a HIPAA violation?

You can report a HIPAA violation by contacting the Privacy Officer at the organization at which the violation occurred. The Privacy Officer´s contact details are on the organization´s Notice of Privacy Practices. If you feel your report is not being attended to in a timely manner, you can escalate the report to your state Attorney General and/or HHS´ Office for Civil Rights.

Whom should you report a possible PHI breach to?

In the first instance, you should report a possible PHI breach to the health plan or healthcare provider you believe is responsible for the breach. The organization will conduct an investigation and notify you if your PHI has indeed been breached. If you feel the organization is not responding to your report in a timely manner, you can report a possible PHI breach directly to HHS´ Office for Civil Rights.

What are the HIPAA violation reporting requirements?

The HIPAA violation reporting requirements relate to violations that result in breaches of unsecured PHI. All breaches of unsecured PHI have to be reported to the affected individuals within sixty days and to HHS´ Office for Civil Rights at the end of each year – unless the breach affects 500 or more individuals, in which case HHS´ Office for Civil Rights must be notified within sixty days.

How do I contact HIPAA about violations?

You don’t contact HIPAA about violations. HIPAA is a law regulated by the Department of Health & Human Services´ Office for Civil Rights and you can contact the agency directly if you believe the privacy or the security of your individually identifiable health information has been compromised by an organization’s non-compliance with HIPAA.

How do you report a nurse for a HIPAA violation?

To report a nurse for a HIPAA violation, the best person to contact is the Privacy Officer at the organization where the nurse is employed. The Privacy Officer´s contact details are on the Notice of Privacy Practices; and, when contacting them, you need to provide as much information as possible about the violation – especially if there has been an impermissible use or disclosure of PHI.

Who do you contact for a HIPAA violation by a pharmacy?

Who you contact for a HIPAA violation by a pharmacy can be either the pharmacy itself, the pharmacy´s head office (if it is part of a larger group), your state Attorney General, or HHS´ Office for Civil Rights. It may also be the case that the pharmacy is part of an Organized Health Care Arrangement, in which case you can contact the Arrangement´s HIPAA Privacy Officer.

How do you report HIPAA violations by home health workers?

You can report HIPAA violations by home health workers to the healthcare organization they are employed by. In most cases, the contact details of the person responsible for receiving reports is the HIPAA Privacy Officer. Their contact details should be on the Notice of Privacy Practices given to you when you first registered with the healthcare organization. If you cannot find your copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices, the Notice should also be published on the organization’s website.

In the event you have exhausted all reporting options within your organization, who can you report a HIPAA violation to?

In the event you have exhausted all reporting options within your organization, you can report a HIPAA violation to HHS´ Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Unfortunately, it is not possible to file a HIPAA complaint anonymously; however, §160.316 of HIPAA prohibits organizations taking discriminatory or retaliatory action against an individual filing a complaint with OCR.

What is the HIPAA violation reporting phone number?

The HIPAA violation reporting phone number is the number provided on the Notice of Privacy Practices provided to you by the healthcare organization or health plan you wish to file a complaint against (it will also be on their websites). If you want to report a HIPAA violation to a state Attorney General or HHS´ Office for Civil Rights you will have to write, email, or use an online portal.

What should you do if you suspect a compliance issue has occurred in a hospital?

If you suspect a compliance issue has occurred in a hospital you should raise your concerns with the hospital´s HIPAA Privacy Officer. In order for the Privacy Officer to investigate your concerns, it will be necessary for you to supply as much information as possible about why you suspect a compliance issue has occurred, when it took place, and who is responsible.

Author: Steve Alder is the editor-in-chief of HIPAA Journal. Steve is responsible for editorial policy regarding the topics covered on HIPAA Journal. He is a specialist on healthcare industry legal and regulatory affairs, and has several years of experience writing about HIPAA and other related legal topics. Steve has developed a deep understanding of regulatory issues surrounding the use of information technology in the healthcare industry and has written hundreds of articles on HIPAA-related topics.

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In large metropolitan areas and small towns across the US, parking regulations ensure that neighborhoods are safe and livable. An illegally parked car can interfere with emergency responders as well as disrupt the smooth flow of traffic. Reporting illegal parking is a service to your community. Gather as much information as you can about the vehicle and the location where it is parked. In most places, you can either report online or over the phone. [1] X Research source

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Make sure the site you find is official before you submit any information. Most government websites for major cities end in ".gov" or ".us." If you're not sure, look for an "about" page.

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At a minimum, include a thorough description of the car and its location. You should also include the date and time that you saw the vehicle. If you've seen it over a period of time, include that information as well.

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To report illegal parking, gather all relevant information about the incident and report it to your city authority online. Start by noting down the make, color, model, and plate number of the vehicle so it can easily be identified. You should also take down the cross streets and block number where the vehicle is parked. Remember to note the date and time when you saw the vehicle as well. Once you’ve recorded this information, search online for your city’s parking reporting form by typing “report illegal parking” and your city’s name into a search engine. Fill out the form in full, including your contact details so a parking officer can follow up if they need further details. Alternatively, search for your city’s parking enforcement phone number so you can report the incident over the phone. for tips on how to follow-up on your report, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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U.S. Supreme Court: Penalty for FBAR violation applies on per-report, not per-account basis

The court’s decision resolved a split between the Fifth Circuit and the Ninth Circuit.

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The U.S. Supreme Court today held that the penalty for violating the “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts” (FBAR) rules to report a qualifying account applies on a per-report basis, and not on a per-account basis.

The court’s decision resolved a split between the Fifth Circuit, which held the penalty applied on a per-account basis, and the Ninth Circuit, which held the penalty applied on a per-report basis.

The case is: Bittner v. United States , No. 21-1195 (S. Ct. February 28, 2023). Read the Court’s opinion [PDF 202 KB].

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Myanmar: high commissioner details severe violations amid shocking violence (06 march 2023).

DELIVERED BY Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights AT 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council FROM Interactive dialogue on Myanmar LOCATION Geneva

Mr President, Excellencies, Colleagues, Friends

Myanmar is a country close to my heart – one that I have travelled to often. At the time of the elections in 2015, I witnessed the complex process of opening to the world that the nation had embarked on, and I was inspired by the hope and optimism that we saw at that time as part of the nation-building process.

The people of Myanmar knew that they faced many challenges. Decades of isolation. Protracted repression. Ethnic nationalism – and particularly severe discrimination, structural exclusion and violence against the Rohingya, many of whom I've met over many years. Lost educational opportunities. Poverty. It was never going to be simple, but there was sincere, whole-hearted hope.

But hope is rare now in Myanmar.

As the country enters the third year of the crisis generated by military rule, its people continue to suffer profound human rights harms; an expanding humanitarian emergency; continuing impunity of the military authorities; and a deepening economic crisis.

Armed conflict has continued to grow in scope and intensity, with attacks on civilians reminiscent of those in 2017, when the military attacked Rohingya communities in Rakhine State.

However, military operations now increasingly involve the use of airstrikes, artillery shelling and heavy weaponry against civilian communities across the country.

Our latest report ( A/HRC/52/21 ) details a number of incidents, investigated by my staff, in which hundreds of houses were burned and dozens of people – including children – killed by shelling and military raids.

Overall, the military increased airstrikes against civilian locations by 141% in the second year of the military takeover. Its artillery shelling of communities, including hospitals, schools and places of worship, increased by over 100%.

Despite official claims that such tactics are aimed at anti-military armed groups, in numerous cases, testimony gathered by my Office has not indicated the presence of such groups.

The military’s use of arson throughout the country echoes its past attacks on civilians in Rakhine State. Incidents in which homes and neighbourhoods have been set on fire have risen by 380% in the second year after the coup -- leading to an estimated 1,200% increase in the number of homes destroyed.

Particularly in Sagaing Region, northwest of Mandalay, we continue to receive daily reports of new incidents, with soldiers reportedly moving from village to village, looting and then setting fire to homes and farms.

UN colleagues indicate that since the military takeover, some 39,000 structures have been burned in villages and towns where the military has operated. Satellite images confirm that numerous incidents have involved destruction of entire villages, while other villages have been set on fire on multiple occasions.

People who are unable to flee risk being burned to death. Those who can escape – over 1.3 million people displaced since the coup was launched – face destitution.

Overall, credible sources have verified that at least 2,947 civilians have been killed by the military and its affiliates since 2021, including 244 children. More than one third of these confirmed deaths occurred in military custody. The actual number of civilian killings is almost certainly far higher.

Excellencies,

The disregard and contempt for human life and human rights that are continuously demonstrated by the military constitute an outrage to the conscience of humanity.

Cases have been reported of some armed groups attacking and killing civilians perceived to be working for or with the military. In some of these incidents, the targets have included family members. Such acts are not in any way a legitimate form of opposition or resistance. They constitute murder and must be condemned.

While I note that the scale of human rights abuses committed by armed groups appears considerably lower than the violations committed by the military, I must emphasise that all armed parties must institute or strengthen efforts to comply with the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, notably civilian protection.

It is imperative that the military respect the Security Council’s December resolution S/RES/2669 and take steps to end the violence.

Mr President,

On 1 February 2023, two years since seizing power, the military extended the state of emergency, and since then has twice expanded martial law to cover large areas of the northwest and southeast of the country.

This subjects civilians to the expanded jurisdiction of military tribunals, with no right of appeal – even upon imposition of the death penalty. Credible sources verified that since 1 February 2021, at least 17,572 people have been arrested (including 381 children) with 13,763 remaining in detention.

Detainees across the country have reported severe beatings; mock executions; suspension from ceilings without food or water; electrocution; and acts of sexual violence. I condemn this apparently widespread use of torture and ill-treatment, as well as consistent reports of squalid conditions of detention.

The rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, and movement have been increasingly – it appears, strategically – restricted, and continue to strangle media freedoms and civic space.

Merely “liking” a Facebook post may lead to terrorism charges, with sentences of ten years or more in prison, following opaque trials that do not meet fair trial standards at all.

Additional burdensome restrictions have been imposed on the registration of non-profit organizations and their capacity to function.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s basic subsistence and poverty levels in the country is also alarming.

Across the country, 17.6 million people now need humanitarian assistance, and over 15.2 million face acute food insecurity. At a time of such dire humanitarian needs, these regulations will impede the capacity of many NGOs to deliver essential goods and services.

The Rohingya community still remaining in Myanmar, which has already endured decades of persecution, continues to face widespread and systematic discrimination in every area of life.

The necessary conditions for voluntary, safe and dignified returns of refugees to Rakhine State simply do not exist, and the over one million Rohingya who remain in forced exile in Bangladesh and other countries, as well as hundreds of thousands who are internally displaced, face a bleak present, and worse future.

Over the past year, thousands more Rohingya have sought to flee unbearable conditions. At least 3,500 attempted sea crossings in 2022– a 360 percent increase from 2021. At least 348 of them died or went missing at sea. It is a tragedy.

In addition, around 2,000 Rohingya people were arrested in 2022 for so-called “unauthorised travel” within Myanmar.

The urgent goals must be recognition of citizenship, and the exercise of rights associated with it, as well as security – repeatedly requested by the Rohingya as essential to conditions that would be conducive for their return.

In the interim, I appeal to all countries to provide continued robust support to people fleeing Myanmar, and to their host communities in the region, notably in Bangladesh. Host countries really need continued and sustained support.

The terrible fire that raged last night across part of the camps in southern Bangladesh where more than one million Rohingya refugees take shelter underscores the precarity of their position. Recent sharp reductions of food rations in the camps – due to shortfalls in funding – compound their hardship and the general insecurity in these camps.

There needs to be increased international support, as well as the provision of education and livelihood opportunities to the refugees, to uphold their dignity and reduce their dependency. I was moved last month to see the gesture of a number of Rohingya, who have lost everything, but nonetheless providing support to earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria.

There will be no durable vision for the future without accountability for the cruel violence of the past.

The continuing proceedings before both the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, with respect to the severe violations of the most basic human rights that have been visited upon the Rohingya as a group, simply for who they are, warrant every support.

Mr. President,

I remain deeply concerned by the prospect of new elections taking place in Myanmar while violence spirals out of control, amid mass displacement, and the arbitrary detention of elected political leaders in February 2021, and thousands of others since then, whose only crime was to oppose the military takeover.

The elections of November 2020 made clear that what the people of the country wanted was to continue the hard-won path of democratic reform. It is critical that the country’s future is decided by a process led by the people of Myanmar.

I call on members of this Council to do their utmost to deliver humanitarian support directly to Myanmar’s people, including by channelling operations through grassroots organisations.

And I call on all United Nations Member States to promote dialogue and sustainable solutions that are representative of the will of the Myanmar people, in order to bring an end to this brutal crisis.

The people of Myanmar deserve a better future.

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