Common use of Breach Notifications Clause in Contracts

Breach Notifications. A breach is, generally, an impermissible use or disclosure under the Privacy Rule that compromises the security or privacy of the protected health information. Following a breach of unsecured protected health information, Fidelis will provide notification of the breach to affected individuals, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and, in certain circumstances, to the media, as required by law or regulations. Fidelis will provide this notice in written form without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 days following the discovery of the breach. Fidelis will provide a description of the types of information that were involved in the breach, the steps affected individuals should take to protect themselves from potential harm, a brief description of what Fidelis is doing to investigate the breach, mitigate the harm, and prevent further breaches, as well as contact information for Fidelis. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Fidelis or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You may file a complaint with Fidelis by writing to 00-00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxx, New York 11374.