BrightTech Solutions employs Mark, a software developer responsible for creating and maintaining client applications. During a project for HealthCorp, Mark mistakenly implements a security flaw that allows unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, resulting in significant financial and reputational harm to HealthCorp. HealthCorp decides to sue BrightTech Solutions for the damages caused by the breach. Under tort law, what is BrightTech Solutions most likely to be held accountable for?
Liability due to the breach occurring outside company policies.
Liability under the condition that BrightTech Solutions had knowledge of Mark's potential for error.
Liability for creating defective software products.
Responsibility for the actions of an individual acting under its direction during their designated role.
BrightTech Solutions is likely to be held liable for Mark's actions through the doctrine that governs an organization's responsibility for the conduct of its agents when acting within their designated roles. Since Mark was performing his job functions at the time of the security flaw, the company is responsible for the resulting damages. The other options relate to different legal concepts or defenses but do not directly address the organization's liability for an agent's actions within the scope of their employment.
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