ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Many viewers have written to News10NBC with the same two questions:
Is it legal to deny someone service if they are not vaccinated?
Is it a violation of HIPAA to ask customers for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test?
So, Emily Putnam went to legal expert Karen Sanders, senior counsel with the firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, to get some answers.
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A lot of you are wondering if it's a violation of HIPAA for businesses to ask for proof of vaccination. You've also asked us if it's legal for businesses to deny you service if you're un-vaccinated. I got answers, and I'll share them with you tonight on @news10nbc