A breach defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) encompasses a wider range of incidents than those defined by the Health and Human Services (HHS) under HIPAA. While HIPAA specifically targets unauthorized access to protected health information, the DoD's definition can include various types of security violations affecting sensitive information across different categories. This broader scope reflects the diverse nature of data handled by the DoD, including national security and defense-related information, which may not fall under HIPAA's purview. Consequently, the implications and response requirements for breaches can differ significantly between the two frameworks.
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