LinkedIn is not a Covered Entity or the Business Associate of a Covered Entity and as such does not fall under HIPAA. They have nothing to worry about. The doct

LinkedIn is not a Covered Entity or the Business Associate of a Covered Entity and as such does not fall under HIPAA. They have nothing to worry about. The doctor on the other hand... HIPAA is, contrary to popular belief, not about medical information but about specific entities that process medical information. In this way it differs from a law such as GDPR. edit: This is also why a company like Fitbit or Apple do not fall under HIPAA despite having your medical information. They are not a health plan, clearinghouse, medical provider (that does electronic billing in specific formats), or the Business Associate of those entities.