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    Mar 2, 2010, 04:56 PM
    My daughter recently had a miscarriage.
    My daughter recently had a miscarriage. Her immediate boss was informed and a doctors note was provided. Upon her return to work all her co workers including new hires she had never even met knew about his situation. Is this a HIIPA violation?
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    Mar 2, 2010, 05:01 PM

    She should definitely consult someone in the human resources department at her work to see what couse of action she needs to take, there was a violation to her privacy in this instance.
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    Mar 2, 2010, 05:08 PM

    I don't think you can prove HIPAA violation, just very bad judgment on her boss's part letting someone know who was a blabber mouth.

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    Mar 2, 2010, 05:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by cdero72658 View Post
    ... Is this a HIIPA violation?
    No. HIPPA doesn't apply to employer/employee situations.
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