Can I sue my employer for a HIPPA violation?

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Can I sue my employer for a HIPPA violation?

I needed transport from one hospital to another, the private ambulance company I work for transported me. When I returned to work I found out my coworker paramedic who transported me took a picture of me in the back of the ambulance and showed it to everyone at work. I informed my employer of this and nothing was done to the medic. My boss even admitted to seeing the photo. I would like to pursue this to the full extent of the law, and was wondering how far I can take this, what actions I need to take, and what to expect?

Asked on July 28, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Wisconsin

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I HIPPA violation under the laws of all states in this country pertains to the unauthorized disclosure of a patient's medical condition from one's health care provider to a non-health care provider. What you have described in your question does not arise to a HIPPA violation.

What the co-worker did could subject him or her to discipline by the employer. I suggest that you push the issue on some form of discipline against the co-worker that took the photograph.


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