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    Jan 20, 2009, 12:35 PM
    HIPPA Act Violation
    What right do I have to protect myself if my employer violated my HIPPA rights?
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    Jan 20, 2009, 12:43 PM

    What protection do you need? If the violation already occurred, there is nothing to protect. You could report the incident and your employer could face fines and other sanctions.
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    Jan 20, 2009, 12:51 PM
    Typically the employer does not violate HIPAA, the doctor does. Can you give us a little info to help you better?
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