Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

Deprivation of character

Can I be sued for Deprivation of character if I inform others of a person that has HIV?


Asked on 6/06/08, 3:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Deprivation of character

If you did not obtain protected health information in violation of HIPAA, or otherwise invade the privacy of the individual through a position of authority or privilege, and the information you provided is the truth, then you have no legal liability for providing truthful information to others. It is, of course, a horrible idea and shows a sad lack of character.

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Answered on 6/06/08, 8:33 am


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