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.

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 an not violate HIPAA by transferring that data to another entity without employee's express persmission.