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Message: [QUOTE="JordyG, post: 4164466, member: 6819"] I'm surprised, although I don't know your specifics. Generally as a rule law enforcement agencies are not HIPAA covered entities and are not subjected to the privacy rules set forth in the HIPAA law nor privy to PHI. There may be exceptions such as when law enforcement agencies operate their own, independent emergency medical services, which would be considered HIPAA covered agencies. The HIPAA Privacy Rule however does allow healthcare providers and/or other associated healthcare entities to disclose an individual’s PHI to law enforcement as it relates to COVID-19 infection, exposure, or any other reasonably pertinent information without a signed HIPAA Authorization by the individual. [/QUOTE]