The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)protects employers from liability for dissemination or use of an employee's medical records as the basis for an employment decision.

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HIPAA prohibits employers from using an employee's medical information to make employment decisions, and also requires them to maintain the confidentiality of such information. Employers who violate HIPAA can face significant penalties and fines.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)protects Employers from Liability