Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

HIPAA Compliance / Violation

Identity was stolen from a large medical institution. The thief has been tried and found guilty. Can the medical institution be held liable for any type of damages due to negligence of HIPAA rights?


Asked on 9/11/07, 2:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: HIPAA Compliance / Violation

If you can prove they violated the privacy protection rules. If so, feel free to contact me to discuss your remedies.

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Answered on 9/11/07, 3:31 pm
Alan Crone Crone & McEvoy, PLC

Re: HIPAA Compliance / Violation

Depending on what happened and to the extent that you have been damaged the hospital could quite possibly have liability for not protecting your medical information.

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Answered on 9/11/07, 3:31 pm


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