The HIPAA Security violation

In your organization, a laptop containing patient information was stolen. The laptop was password protected but the health information of the patients in it was not encrypted.

In light of the HIPAA Security Rule, discuss whether the HIPAA Security violation occurred or not, and why you think so. Provide a review of this incident’s consequences for the organization. Offer a preventive measure to implement to avoid similar issues in the future.

Your initial post supported by at least two (2) scholarly references should be posted by Saturday mid-night, followed by a minimum of two (2) responses to classmates’ posts comprising at least 150 words supporting, challenging, clarifying, or adding to the existing information by Tuesday mid-night (9/20/2022). Make sure to follow APA 7.