What are the legal implications of privacy breaches in epidemiology?
Privacy breaches can lead to severe legal consequences for organizations and individuals involved. In many jurisdictions, there are stringent regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, which mandate the protection of personal health information. Violations of these regulations can result in substantial fines and legal actions.
