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Standsaboxer t1_j518qrw wrote

Reply to comment by IamSauerKraut in Protect HIPAA and hold those accountable by SnooDucks3584

> A number of agencies, state and federal, have an "Office of Civil Rights," but I'm not sure what civil right would be involved.

HHS Civil Rights. Sorry--I should have clarified that.

> Releasing medical info to members of the public as alleged appears more of a criminal act subject to investigation/prosecution but the county DA or the state AG's offices.

Is there a statute supporting that? My understanding is that handling of health information is entirely in civil law.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j51acad wrote

>My understanding is that handling of health information is entirely in civil law.

HIPAA is not the only law covering the release of prohibited (non-public) records. HIPAA is federal. State law appears more at issue, particularly device access. Some prosecutor's offices will pursue; others, not so much.

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Standsaboxer t1_j51fcqp wrote

The statute AG's office can bring civil action against the individual. County DA's don't have jurisdiction.

Also please provide some reference to "device access laws" you keep talking about unless you are pulling that out of your ass.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j52xhlk wrote

Since you don't "make lawyer money," I have my doubts as to your understanding of anything I post.

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Standsaboxer t1_j52z1iw wrote

Anytime you wanna prove me wrong with statutory references I am willing to listen. Otherwise I assume everything you say I assume is to tickle the feels before reals per of your brain.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j52zc77 wrote

When you go into a courtroom, do you confuse mens rea with diarrhea?

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Standsaboxer t1_j5320vk wrote

What?

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IamSauerKraut t1_j53cax4 wrote

You've never been in a courtroom or you do not know what a courtroom is, but you presume to lecture me on the law. huh

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