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.
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To: TexasGurl24
“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
2 posted on
05/26/2021 6:43:34 AM PDT by
stanne
To: TexasGurl24
It is not a HIPAA violation to ask if someone is vaccinated
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.
3 posted on
05/26/2021 6:44:47 AM PDT by
cuban leaf
(We killed our economy and damaged our culture. In 2021 we will pine for the salad days of 2020.)
To: TexasGurl24
5 posted on
05/26/2021 6:45:46 AM PDT by
a fool in paradise
(Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
To: TexasGurl24
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.
6 posted on
05/26/2021 6:46:19 AM PDT by
ClearCase_guy
("I see you did something -- why you so racist?")
To: TexasGurl24
It’s not a violation to ask but if some sort of sanction is imposed for not answering it could be a different scenario.
To: TexasGurl24
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.
10 posted on
05/26/2021 6:47:16 AM PDT by
Cletus.D.Yokel
(Patriots, stop looking at the politicians as enemies. Look at the complicit Legacy Media.)
To: TexasGurl24
Well, if someone asks you if you have been vaccinated, you could always ask them if they still have VD.
11 posted on
05/26/2021 6:47:46 AM PDT by
Jay W
To: TexasGurl24
HIPAA says they cannot use that information. You can ask anyone anything.
13 posted on
05/26/2021 6:47:52 AM PDT by
AppyPappy
(How many fingers am I holding up, Winston? )
To: TexasGurl24
Nanny state helpers should expect to get boycotted to the extent practical.
We don’t need the travel industry, or beauty salons, or restaurants.
To: TexasGurl24
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.
16 posted on
05/26/2021 6:48:38 AM PDT by
cuban leaf
(We killed our economy and damaged our culture. In 2021 we will pine for the salad days of 2020.)
To: TexasGurl24
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.
17 posted on
05/26/2021 6:48:55 AM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
(Where do comic book heroes and villains get their doctorates?)
To: TexasGurl24
But is it against the law to lie and say you did get it ;-)
21 posted on
05/26/2021 6:51:21 AM PDT by
for-q-clinton
(Cancel Culture IS fascism...Let's start calling it that!)
To: TexasGurl24
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.
25 posted on
05/26/2021 6:53:28 AM PDT by
King_Corey
(Buy SILVER and GOLD to hedge against the coming market destruction of FIAT currency)
To: TexasGurl24
United Airlines is…
For a contest. (Upload your vaccination card to enter)
Soon to board its flights, no doubt.
27 posted on
05/26/2021 6:56:06 AM PDT by
Starcitizen
(So Indian H1B crybaby trash runs Free Republic moderation??? Seems so. )
To: TexasGurl24
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”.
28 posted on
05/26/2021 6:56:16 AM PDT by
rktman
(Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
To: TexasGurl24
"None of your business" is still an appropriate response.
If they don't want my business, fine.
29 posted on
05/26/2021 6:56:52 AM PDT by
G Larry
(Force the Universities to use their TAX FREE ENDOWMENTS to pay off Student loan debt!!!)
To: TexasGurl24
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.
32 posted on
05/26/2021 6:58:00 AM PDT by
palmer
(Democracy Dies Six Ways from Sunday)
To: TexasGurl24
I thought vaccinated people were kind of like vegans. You don’t have to worry about asking them - they’ll tell you.
34 posted on
05/26/2021 6:59:22 AM PDT by
Allegra
To: TexasGurl24
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.
35 posted on
05/26/2021 7:01:26 AM PDT by
Nathan _in_Arkansas
(Shut the deuce up!!! I'll do the fighting!!!)
To: TexasGurl24
"Have you been vaccinated?"
"Do you have AIDS, ghonnerea, syphillis, HPV, genital warts, UTI, or yeast infections?"
"That's none of your business!"
"Exactly."
37 posted on
05/26/2021 7:01:38 AM PDT by
meadsjn
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