[lex24]

HIPAA has to be one of the most commonly misunderstood laws, if not the most.

But most USA organizations understand avoiding lawsuits is sound business practice.

Unless something specifically requires them to disclose private information it is generally best to not disclose that information.   Then trust the individual or the government will provide contact tracing information, as needed. 

There are a number of reasons why the USA is #1 in COVID cases and deaths, privacy rights and concerns are definitely in the mix.

For example, has everyone consented to the CA Notify app yet?

I’m thinking about it. But I’m going to admit I’m concerned. Not that the government will use the information. But that Internet companies will. It’s all about data collection for them. That’s where the trillions of dollars are. So I’m probably an idiot on this – which I firmly admit. And in the end I suspect I’ll get it. But I’m not gonna lie, I have some concerns. Privacy, to the extent it exists is important to me.   Having said that I guarantee you that if I get Covid  I will engage in contact tracing and I would have no difficulty with them using my name. My problem is having a telephone that constantly monitors where I am. And companies out there that are willing to tap into that. Not to mention hackers. 

So please tell me where I’m wrong on this. I mean that. I am not particularly tech savvy. Actually that’s an understatement.

[lex24]

HIPAA has to be one of the most commonly misunderstood laws, if not the most.

But most USA organizations understand avoiding lawsuits is sound business practice.

Unless something specifically requires them to disclose private information it is generally best to not disclose that information.   Then trust the individual or the government will provide contact tracing information, as needed. 

There are a number of reasons why the USA is #1 in COVID cases and deaths, privacy rights and concerns are definitely in the mix.

For example, has everyone consented to the CA Notify app yet?

I’m thinking about it. But I’m going to admit I’m concerned. Not that the government will use the information. But that Internet companies will. It’s all about data collection for them. That’s where the trillions of dollars are. So I’m probably an idiot on this – which I firmly admit. And in the end I suspect I’ll get it. But I’m not gonna lie, I have some concerns. Privacy, to the extent it exists is important to me.   Having said that I guarantee you that if I get Covid  I will engage in contact tracing and I would have no difficulty with them using my name. My problem is having a telephone that constantly monitors where I am. And companies out there that are willing to tap into that. Not to mention hackers. 

So please tell me where I’m wrong on this. I mean that. I am not particularly tech savvy. Actually that’s an understatement.