• NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Of course they are, why would there be a basic expectation of privacy for medical data, it’s only a HiPAA violation to disclose it.

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      1 year ago

      Someone needs to request the worst of the worst police officers’ personal prescription records and release those to make a point

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        1 year ago

        Unfortunately, I’m afraid it will only enforce a two tier privacy system: one where people of importance get granted a privilege when others don’t…

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          I’m obliquely suggesting its already that way and it needs to be reconfigured. Said bad apple’s records would likely be treated with professional courtesy like those friends of the police get out tickets free cards

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      Problem is, it’s not! Every loophole they needed was built into HIPAA from the start. Most would be very surprised how much is allowed to show to people that aren’t your doctor.