As part of the notification process, the Accredited Entity shall provide DirectTrust with the “known facts,” attached to the written notification, and shall continue to provide written notice of additional relevant information as such information becomes “known facts.” The written notice shall be delivered to DirectTrust by email sent to Admin@DirectTrust.org. Written notification must be received by DirectTrust no later than three (3) business days from when the Sentinel Event occurs.
“Known facts” shall include, however not be limited to, (A) any relevant data, information or circumstances regarding a Sentinel Event which an Accredited Entity or Accreditation Candidate (i) is required by law, by a contract to which it is a party, or by any other legal obligation to report or disclose to a third party, or (ii) has disclosed in a public statement or in any non-confidential manner; (B) reports or information that must be reported to a government agency and (C) all findings of fact in the form of an agency action by a duly authorized regulatory agency or in a judgment by a court of original jurisdiction, notwithstanding any subsequent appeals.