Despite a federal law protecting the privacy of health care information possessed by health care providers and health plans,the law does not cover health information in school records,employment,files or financial records.Courts allow an employer to inspect employees' e-mail,including personal messages,and to listen to their telephone conversations.

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The statement accurately describes the limited scope of the federal law protecting health care information, and the ability of employers to monitor employee communications in certain situations.

Despite a Federal Law Protecting the Privacy of Health Care