Kate, a broker sales agent, suspects a disclosure of a member's PHI and decides to report her suspicion to the privacy officer. Turns out after investigation that there really was no disclosure of PHI. Which of these options appropriately describes her actions?
a) Kate acted improperly by reporting without concrete evidence.
b) Kate acted appropriately by reporting her suspicion, showing diligence in safeguarding PHI.
c) Kate should have kept her suspicion to herself to avoid unnecessary investigations.
d) Kate's actions were irrelevant as there was no actual disclosure of PHI.
