CIA triad · Question 12 of 12
A hospital has to decide how strictly access to patient records is regulated in the emergency department. Which trade-off is typical here?
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Answer
- D Confidentiality of the records versus fast availability in an emergency
Explanation
In the emergency department, delayed access can endanger lives, while health data is highly confidential. A common solution is emergency access ("break glass") that grants access immediately but is fully logged and reviewed afterwards. This provides availability without giving up control.