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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.
by caseysoftware 3y ago
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/understanding/special/emergency/final_hipaa_guide_law_enforcement.pdf https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/un...
* I'm not a lawyer. That's why I'm citing sources.