45 C.F.R. § 164.406

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 164.406 - Notification to the media
(a)Standard. For a breach of unsecured protected health information involving more than 500 residents of a State or jurisdiction, a covered entity shall, following the discovery of the breach as provided in § 164.404 (a)(2), notify prominent media outlets serving the State or jurisdiction.
(b)Implementation specification: Timeliness of notification. Except as provided in § 164.412 , a covered entity shall provide the notification required by paragraph (a) of this section without unreasonable delay and in no case later than 60 calendar days after discovery of a breach.
(c)Implementation specifications: Content of notification. The notification required by paragraph (a) of this section shall meet the requirements of § 164.404 (c).

45 C.F.R. § 164.406

68 FR 8376, 2/20/2003, as amended at 78 FR 5695, 1/25/2013