The following information was placed on the computer screen containing electronic health information data: Susan Durbin, Social Security number 123-45-6789, DOB 12/3/1975. Upon checkout, Susan's neighbor saw the data on the screen and later called Susan to ask why she was seeing the doctor. Why is this a breach of confidentiality?

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Protected health information (PHI), which includes details like Social Security numbers and dates of birth, was disclosed without Susan's permission, violating confidentiality principles.

The Following Information Was Placed on the Computer Screen Containing