Question

E-mail is an efficient means of disseminating information quickly and inexpensively. However, HIPAA regulations affect e-mail use and routing infrastructures. When may potentially sensitive information be sent via e-mail

Answer 1

Sending potentially sensitive information by email

Potentially sensitive information can be sent via Email only if the Email is encrypted

Explanation:

No doubt Email is an inexpensive efficient means of communicating quickly. But it is prone to hacking and it is not a secure mechanism. In order to add security ,the Email needs to be sent in an encrypted form. Banking and HIPAA regulations require the emails to be sent in encrypted form as it is a secure mechanism. Even if one has the consent from the client , the Email has to be in encrypted. Even if the Organization's e-mail system has appropriate firewalls and related infrastructure , the golden rule is to send encrypted format Emails.