My company HR is saying that since the company isn't a medical provider, HIPPA doesn't apply so they can demand to know my vaccine status. I don't think that's correct is it?
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Yes to this. ^^^^^^^^^^^ 100%
Thanks for typing out that great explanation. I'm a VP of HR and an attorney, and there are so many misconceptions about HIPAA.
You hit the nail on the head. HR CAN ask for the data, but they are required to safeguard it and not violate HIPAA by transferring that data to another entity without employee's express permission.