Hipaa Violation Legal Steps

Summary

If someone accessed your personal information in violation of HIPAA and is harassing you, you can file a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights, report the harassment to the police, and consider civil action for damages. Consult a local attorney for guidance on your rights and potential claims. Gather evidence of the violation and harassment to support your case. Precedents like the Cignet Health and New York-Presbyterian Hospital cases highlight the seriousness of HIPAA violations.

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Someone is violated HIPAA to look at my personal information and then they're still harassing me what legal action can I take
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Here are some steps you can take:
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
- Consider filing a police report for harassment.
- Consult a local attorney to discuss potential civil actions for HIPAA violations.
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No can't you?
Sure, ****. Here are some more detailed steps you can consider:
- File a Complaint with HHS OCR: You can submit a complaint online at the [HHS OCR website](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html).
- Police Report: Report the harassment to your local police department for further investigation.
- Civil Action: You may file a lawsuit for damages caused by the HIPAA violation.
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The civil action
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****, for civil action, you may consider the following steps:
- Consult an Attorney: They can help you understand your rights and potential claims.
- File a Lawsuit: You can seek damages for the harm caused by the HIPAA violation.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence of the violation and harassment.
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Precedent for HIPAA violations
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****, here are some precedents for HIPAA violations that might help you understand similar cases:
- *Cignet Health Case (*):* Cignet Health was fined $*.* million for failing to provide * patients access to their medical records.
- *New York-Presbyterian Hospital (*):* Fined $*.* million for allowing a TV crew to film two patients without consent.
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