Originally Posted by
crj700
That's a HIPPA violation. All you are required to tell them is you were physically unfit to fly that day. They are not physicians, therefore have no valid need to know the specifics of a medical condition you may be experiencing.
You're right in the fact that the company really has no right to know about your medical problems, but it isn't a HIPAA violation to ask. It would be a HIPAA violation if the company went to your doctor and the doctor gave out your protected medical information without your permission. It's not a HIPAA violation to ask for information, or for the patient to give it out themselves.
Not arguing with the premise. I agree, it's inappropriate for the company to ask about your personal medical information. If the company asks what illness you had, you could say "Dr. HIPAA said I didn't have to tell you."