Campos v. Payne
2003 N.Y. Slip Op. 23810
N.Y.City Civ.Ct.,2003.
Oct. 7, 2003.
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FN1. It is interesting that while on many issues debate rages over whether or not a right of privacy exists under the United States Constitution or because all human beings have such a right, Congress took steps to protect the privacy rights of individuals in regard to medical records. Although this Court is not faced with the issue, if it is conceded that Congress can enact such legislation, does it diminish arguments for the existence of a |
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"right of privacy" which cannot be limited by legislation? |
FN2. HIPAA and the regulations promulgated pursuant to HIPAA were found not to be an impermissible delegation of a legislative function; not beyond the scope of a congressional grant of authority; nor impermissibly vague (South Carolina Medical Association v Thompson, 327 F3d 346 (4th Cir, 2003)). |
FN3. Another issue that may be debated is whether and to what extent Congress can pass legislation that affects the civil procedure of the individual states. |