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Question
Consider the Pennsylvania contact tracing data breach, in which sensitive surveillance information leaked out to the general public. More specifically, in April of 2021, COVID-19 cases were going down and vaccinations were being administered. Part of the reason for this was a successful contact tracing program. Contact tracing had been instrumental in ensuring that chains of transmission can be controlled sufficiently for COVID-19. Suppose you find out that someone from the State Department of Health leaked 72,000 individuals' private information, including infection status and sexual orientation. What would be your reaction?
From this information, you see that there is a discrepancy between actual policy and what is occurring.
With this news flash information, post a response in which you:
Reevaluate your earlier position, considering:
If it is more important, from an ethical standpoint, to protect an individual's identity or to protect the community's health.
How HIPAA was violated by the public health departments during surveillance activities.
How to address the data breach situation.