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What happens if HIPAA is broken?
Breaking HIPAA, as doctors might risk by using regular ChatGPT with patient data, can lead to serious trouble. Individuals whose privacy is breached could suffer identity theft or discrimination. For the doctors and healthcare organisations, it means hefty fines, legal action, and damage to their reputation, highlighting why secure, specialised AI is so crucial.
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