[TexasGurl24]

HIPAA always was toothless. Not only does it not apply to non-covered entities, there is no private right of action under HIPAA.

Vaccine mandates and Karens who want to ask you medical questions should of course be vigorously opposed, but HIPAA isn’t the answer to these questions.

[stanne]

“As more people get their COVID-19 shots, many are finding themselves in a position of having to ask others about their vaccination status.”

That’s a presumption that I do not buy

[cuban leaf]

It is not a HIPAA violation to ask if someone is vaccinated

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Of course it isn’t. That would violate the first amendment. You can ask anything you want. HIPAA just precludes you from requiring me to answer.

[a fool in paradise]

Ask if some has AIDS

[ClearCase_guy]

OK. It’s not HIPAA. It’s still intrusive and I don’t have to answer.

There may be consequences, in some instances, to not answering. But as a general rule, telling people to go jump in a lake is consequence-free.

[circlecity]

It’s not a violation to ask but if some sort of sanction is imposed for not answering it could be a different scenario.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Neither is it a violation to reply, “That’s none of your business.”, as you keep on walking.
Or, just out-right lying.

Both protected by the 1st Amendment, while the requirement to placate the fears of others is nowhere to be found in the Constitution.

Such a wonderful document.

[Jay W]

Well, if someone asks you if you have been vaccinated, you could always ask them if they still have VD.

[AppyPappy]

HIPAA says they cannot use that information. You can ask anyone anything.

[Brian Griffin]

Nanny state helpers should expect to get boycotted to the extent practical.

We don’t need the travel industry, or beauty salons, or restaurants.

[cuban leaf]

Here’s the key: “Fisher says if someone calls your doctor directly to ask about your vaccine status, it is protected by HIPAA.”

So if someone asks if I’m vaccinated, I tell them that it is private between me and my doctor, and if they want to know, they can ask him.

Or I can just lie. I have zero problem with that. I’ve been “vaccinated” by the Lord.

[Dr. Sivana]

Well, then it wouldn’t be against the law for a non-health care worker to ask the inquisitor if he has venereal disease in response.

[for-q-clinton]

But is it against the law to lie and say you did get it ;-)

[King_Corey]

Of course, now the only answers you may want to give aren't what they want to hear.

1. A bad word or two
2. None of your business
3. Yeah sure... ~as sarcastically as possible~

No one can compel you to tell them the answer to this question unless you are under oath in a court of law. You can always refuse to answer. Those that won't exercise their rights, don't have any rights.

[Starcitizen]

United Airlines is…

For a contest. (Upload your vaccination card to enter)

Soon to board its flights, no doubt.

[rktman]

Simple answer———NUNYA! As in ‘business’. Still wondering why those “fully vaccinated” need to be skerred of folks that CHOOSE no 💉? Are they signalling that the 💉 may not actually work? We’ve decided to let some underserved entity have ours as we’re willing to “pay the price”.

[G Larry]

"None of your business" is still an appropriate response.

If they don't want my business, fine.

[palmer]

I work for an extremely woke company. Interestingly they are refraining from requiring vaccination status. You can volunteer the information and they will ask in two specific cases. The two cases are non-essential employees (aren't requred to be in the office). And those who don't want to wear a mask will have to certify they are vaccinated on the employee portal.

The bottom line is they are tightening the noose bit by bit. Will they require certification by essential employees? Maybe. Will they ask for proof? Doubt it. I just logged in and filled it in. I says "I understand that providing this information is strictly voluntary" It also says "I agree that to the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and accurate".

I think the reason they are being so legalistic is because they have offices in states that would sue or allow employees to sue for mandating an unapproved drug.

[Allegra]

I thought vaccinated people were kind of like vegans. You don’t have to worry about asking them - they’ll tell you.

[Nathan _in_Arkansas]

Simply reply with another question, “do you have any STDs i should know about?”

My wife and I haven’t been asked yet, but when it happens, we’ll simply say “I’m/ we’re aware of our vaccination status, thank you.”

We’ll see how it works out.

[meadsjn]

"Have you been vaccinated?"

"Do you have AIDS, ghonnerea, syphillis, HPV, genital warts, UTI, or yeast infections?"

"That's none of your business!"

"Exactly."