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Shirleythinker961.
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UUser_1b530607
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February 4, 2025 at 7:15 amMy department head shared my medical report with my colleagues without my consent or knowledge. She is also prodding me to divulge deeply personal health information that is not connected to my job profile.
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SSuperishan9392
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February 4, 2025 at 7:25 amPretty sure India doesnt have anything remotely even related to HIPAA-
UUser_1b530607
OP
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 amCan I sue the person for violating right to privacy?
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UUser_053f432e
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February 4, 2025 at 8:05 amLeaving it here to receive notifications on this. Would like to understand the solution here. -
SShirleythinker961
PARTICIPANT
February 4, 2025 at 8:15 amDepartment head of your company? How did she get access to your report? Medical Council of India prohibits disclosure of the patient’s medical condition without his/her permission but how serious court will take your case depends upon the medical condition he/she disclose-
UUser_1b530607
OP
February 4, 2025 at 9:41 amI had applied for leave to take bed rest. I had shared my medical report with the department head, which included doctors advice for bed rest to substantiate my request for leave.-
SShirleythinker961
PARTICIPANT
February 4, 2025 at 10:15 amOh, what was the medical report about? Disclosing a medical report is not a crime so you might file a civil case for invasion of your privacy and the court will only take your case seriously if the information was too personal……-
UUser_1b530607
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February 4, 2025 at 11:48 amSome neurological issue that necessitates bed rest.-
SShirleythinker961
PARTICIPANT
February 6, 2025 at 1:10 pmYou can’t do anything about it but if you still want to proceed with the civil case then I will give you contact of some lawyers though I don’t think your case would be strong and mostly probably, would’ve been ignored
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