> Why wouldn't HIV status be protected by HIPAA? Because Grindr is not a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, hospital, etc.) or a health insurer. HIPAA doesn'

> Why wouldn't HIV status be protected by HIPAA? Because Grindr is not a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, hospital, etc.) or a health insurer. HIPAA doesn't apply to social networks, or otherwise (e.g.) Twitter would be liable if you wrote a post announcing your own HIV status on their service.