Experts say itâs not a HIPAA violation for businesses, schools to ask for vaccination status
and last updated 2021-07-29 03:05:03-04
If you're wondering whether disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status to an employer, school or any other person, is a HIPAA violation, the answer is no.
Recent events have sparked conversation around HIPAA rules and regulations when disclosing ones COVID-19 vaccination status.
"HIPAA only applies to hospitals and insurance companies. So for an individual you might as well cite the dueling rules at Hogwarts because it has the same legal rules and effect," said Attorney Scott Taylor.
The health insurance portability and accountability act or HIPAA is a way for hospitals and insurance companies to share information efficiently and protect patients. Under HIPAA rules hospitals and insurance companies can get in trouble if they release confidential information to a third party. These rules only apply to hospitals and and insurance companies, not individuals.