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Think your health information is private? Employers can still access itThink your health information is private? Employers can still access it
Washington, DC,
August 22, 2016
People’s medical records and personal information are protected under federal law, but there’s a loophole in the law that allows employers to access information about employees’ health. You know those wellness programs that employers use to help improve workers’ health? They hold a wealth of information about employees: their lifestyles, diet, and medication, including birth control. Many people think that information is private. Rep. Suzan Delbene (D-Wash.) said it's not. “If a woman makes a personal decision about contraception, her employer should not be the first one to know,” Delbene said. “These are personal decisions between a woman and her family.” |