who was the first federal legislation to deal thoroughly and explicitly with the privacy of medical records.
Don't think so. It would be against the federal privacy act.
Your medical records are protected by Federal privacy laws. If your's have been leaked, the source of the leak can be prosecuted and sued for damages.
the Privacy Act of 1974
privacy act regulates how federal agencies solicit
You will have to be more specific in your question. INVASION of privacy in the medical area is a different standard than DISCLOSING medical information which is covered under the Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
The privacy of your medical information is governed by the laws of your state as well as federal law (HIPAA). In some circumstances, it may be possible, for the new insurance company to obtain information about your medical history from your old insurance company. Generally, however, health insurance companies obtain information about a new applicant's medical history by requesting medical records from your doctors or hospitals. To learn more about the rules governing your medical privacy, contact your state's Department of Insurance or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which provides an FAQ on privacy.
health information patient privacy act
Now-a-days, patients have more privacy and have the ability to sue their doctors for privacy violations or releasing medical records without consent
The US Constitution doesn't explicitly mention the right to privacy, but it is implied by the language of the First, Third, Fourth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments. For a more in-depth discussion of the right to privacy, see Related Questions, below.
No, the Privacy Act does not provide for civil penalties to be imposed by the Federal Government. However, violations of the Privacy Act can result in administrative actions, such as disciplinary measures or termination of employment for federal employees. Individuals may also be able to seek civil remedies through lawsuits for damages resulting from Privacy Act violations.
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