Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

"I received a call today saying I violated my probation, but the information that caused this was received in violation of HIPAA. Can this information be used against me?"


Asked on 8/18/12, 12:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Yes. The medical provider may have a problem for unlawfully disseminating the information. However, it does not prevent a probation officer, who is not a law enforcement officer, from using the information for a violation. That is particularly true where the probation officer may require you to provide releases to acquire the information.

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Answered on 8/18/12, 6:15 am


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