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Such BS.
Probably last a couple weeks.
Pay someone to check and verify every card is legit?
Riiiiiiggghhht.
That’s my bet too. No way employers are going to pay someone to stand at the front door all day and check every single person that walks thru the door. And even if they do, there is nothing stopping anyone from taking their mask off as soon as they are inside anyway.
That's interesting. Here in Texas they just announced that restaurant workers/bartenders can be maskless. I was told by a bartender that the employer cannot ask if they are vaccinated or not, HIPPA violation.
Next time ask a lawyer instead of a bartender, because they’re wrong.
Well to be fair, it came from the owner of the restaurant, who consulted a lawyer. I heard this from a few people.
It’s still wrong. People seem to misinterpret HIPAA all the time on this board (and in political arguments in general). HIPAA protects your medical info from being released by MEDICAL PROVIDERS. People can ask you about your health all they want, you dont have to answer them. Businesses can do the same for customers and employees. It is not a violation, as they are not medical providers who treated you. As a matter of fact, even if “I” knew about your vaccine status and blabbed it all over this board, I STILL wouldn’t be violating HIPAA even though I am a provider, because I am not YOUR provider. I would definitely be a jerk for doing so, though. About the ONLY medical history that does not follow these rules is AIDS/HIV, which are much more strict with confidentiality.
It’s still wrong. People seem to misinterpret HIPAA all the time on this board (and in political arguments in general). HIPAA protects your medical info from being released by MEDICAL PROVIDERS. People can ask you about your health all they want, you dont have to answer them. Businesses can do the same for customers and employees. It is not a violation, as they are not medical providers who treated you. As a matter of fact, even if “I” knew about your vaccine status and blabbed it all over this board, I STILL wouldn’t be violating HIPAA even though I am a provider, because I am not YOUR provider. I would definitely be a jerk for doing so, though. About the ONLY medical history that does not follow these rules is AIDS/HIV, which are much more strict with confidentiality.
Thanks for the info. It was just a thought that came to my mind because the restaurant staff mandate was lifted and it was actually funny to see their faces after months of masks. That is how the conversations started. I don't doubt it.
YUGE HIPPA violation.
Lawyers are drooling over the suspension of the constitution by Kung Flu 1984.
Nope, not a HIPAA violation.
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Originally Posted by rjshae
Who cares? Just wear a freaking mask.
Wear a mask, get vaccinated, get vaccinated and continue wearing a mask until more people are fully vaccinated. Do what works for you.
Just don't complain when places ask if you are vaccinated if you're not wearing a mask.
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Originally Posted by robr2
It's not a HIPAA violation. HIPAA applies to medical providers who cannot disclose your medical history to anyone without your approval.
In this case, it's the business asking. You can say no and be refused service or show your card and move on with life without a giant hair across you anus.
Yes, this is just basic information. You're not being asked for any detailed info.
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Originally Posted by Caramelized Onion
If you're going to pretend you know what HIPAA is, at least spell it correctly!
Also, you're wrong. Businesses asking to see proof of vaccination has zero to do with HIPAA, which is about what insurance companies and medical providers can disclose.
Yes, this is just basic information. You're not being asked for any detailed info.
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Originally Posted by stone26
It is NOT a violation of HIPAA. Save your lawyers fees.
Exactly, people up in arms over the wrong thing.
There time would be better spent trying to get more people vaccinated. Once we get to 70%+ vaccinated we'd all be better off.
When you enter a business you must do as the owner says. If he says show me a vax card you must operate under the assumption that it is his wishes to see it and not the State's edict.
Why are you speaking garbage? This is a mandate on businesses by the health authority to require vaccine cards. This is not a voluntary business decision.
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