[Farm93]

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?

[Farm93]

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?