Re:Police Get Medical Records Without a Warrant
by dehrmann on Thursday December 21, 2023 @12:24PM
(#38723475)
Aren't medical records more protected because of HIPAA?
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:Police Get Medical Records Without a Warrant
by caseysoftware on Thursday December 21, 2023 @12:35PM
(#38723681)
Minimally. HIPAA covered entities can disclose to law enforcement if they believe the individual is in danger, will cause danger, or may be committing a crime.
Once law enforcement has your data, they are not covered by HIPAA.
Ref: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/un...
* I'm not a lawyer. That's why I'm citing sources.