Although Roberta had signed a form preventing her doctor from sharing her personal medical records with the company she worked for, she later discovered that the doctor's office had, in fact, shared her data with her health insurance provider and her employer, which caused her to be terminated. Because the doctor's practice violated its own privacy policy, she was able to file a lawsuit under the ________.
A)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B)Health and Medical Records Privacy Act
C) Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
D) none of these answers

Question

Although Roberta had signed a form preventing her doctor from sharing her personal medical records with the company she worked for, she later discovered that the doctor's office had, in fact, shared her data with her health insurance provider and her employer, which caused her to be terminated. Because the doctor's practice violated its own privacy policy, she was able to file a lawsuit under the ________.
A)​Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B)​Health and Medical Records Privacy Act
C) ​Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
D) none of these answers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that mandates the protection of patients' personal and medical information. It includes provisions for civil and criminal penalties if covered entities violate the patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality of protected health information. Roberta's situation falls under HIPAA violations, and she can file a lawsuit against the physician's practice for sharing her information without her permission.

Although Roberta Had Signed a Form Preventing Her Doctor from Sharing