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PA Democrat

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10. I would ask these idiots what "law" prohibits people from sharing their
Tue Jun 1, 2021, 08:48 AM
Jun 2021

vaccination status. Hint: There is NO SUCH LAW and this type of claim speaks volumes about their stupidity and gullibility.

If they actually claim that HIPAA prohibits this, they need to do a little research. That is a total misinterpretation of the law.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule

The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and those health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically. The Rule requires appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information, and sets limits and conditions on the uses and disclosures that may be made of such information without patient authorization. The Rule also gives patients rights over their health information, including rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, and to request corrections.


https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html

So specific individuals and entities such as your doctor, health insurance provider cannot share your vaccination status WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION. The law does not even remotely prevent YOU from sharing your information.

How do these idiots manage to negotiate daily life when they are so easily duped?


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