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Penalties for Non-compliance

Civil Monetary Penalties:
  • $100 per violation
  • Capped at $25,000 for each calendar year for each requirement or prohibition that is violated
  • Enforced by Office for Civil Rights

Criminal Penalties for Certain Violations:

  • Greater penalties for knowing violations of rule
  • Up to $50,000 fine and 1 year imprisonment for knowingly obtaining or disclosing individually identifiable health information
  • Up to $100,000 & 5 years imprisonment if done under false pretenses
  • Up to $250,000 & 10 years imprisonment if done with intent to sell, transfer, or use for commercial advantage, personal gain or malicious harm
  • Enforced by U.S. Department of Justice

In cases of non-compliance, disciplinary actions are based partially upon which personnel system the employee is in. Progressive discipline based on the appropriate Personnel Systems will be used.

  • Civil Service employees may face sanctions up to and including termination from Federal Civil Service
  • Commissioned Officers may face sanctions to include recommendation for termination of commission
  • Employees may be held individually accountable under the Privacy Rule


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