Your health records and health information is protected by federal law.  That means that no one should access your health records without your permission.  Under most circumstances, no medical facility, doctor, nurse, or health insurance company should release your medical condition, diagnosis, prescriptions, or other sensitive  health information or medical record to anyone without your permission.  If a Minnesota medical provides improperly releases or accesses your sensitive health information, you can hold the entity liable for the harm you suffered.  

Your federal rights to privacy in your medical records if protected by federal legislation called “HIPAA.”  Some people and medical professionals alo refer to this law as “HIPPA.”  Whether you call it a Minnesota HIPAA violation or a HIPPA violation, your rights are the same – the unauthorized release of your medical information is illegal and should not happen.