HIPAA doesn't apply to media who obtain medical records of others. Invasion of privacy does, but 1st Amendment offers a good legal defense.
. @davejshea @McCannSportsLaw Conspiracy law bars using illegal means to accomplish legal purpose (and vice versa). But it’s complicated.
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@Grange95@davejshea There could be a conspiracy argument but I'm skeptical that it could be used to extend HIPAA to ESPN (or any media). -
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@McCannSportsLaw@davejshea Off top of my head, think analysis would be on whether ESPN knowingly caused employee to violate HIPAA. (1/2)
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