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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14278091

A judge ordered Planned Parenthood to hand records of transgender care over to Andrew Bailey.

A St. Louis judge has ruled that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is entitled to Planned Parenthood’s transgender care records, ordering the nonprofit to turn over some of its most sensitive files to the man who has built his unelected political career on restricting health care access for trans people.

In his Thursday decision, Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer wrote that Bailey can collect documents under Missouri’s consumer protection statute that aren’t protected under federal mandate, namely the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA.

“It is clear from the statute that the Defendant has the broad investigative powers when the consumer is in possible need of protection and there is no dispute in this matter,” wrote Stelzer. “Therefore, the Defendant is entitled to some of the requested documents within his [Civil Investigative Demand].”

Bailey, who last year attempted to implement a ban on gender-affirming care for people of all ages, was quick to celebrate the decision, calling it a “big day” for the state.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

This is why I never trust.

They say your data is private. I say... Until it isn't.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

This, this is why privacy and data protection is a thing. The new American fascists are on the rise.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

In his Thursday decision, Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer wrote that Bailey can collect documents under Missouri’s consumer protection statute that aren’t protected under federal mandate, namely the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA.

I'm confused. Is it saying, "for records which are not protected by HIPAA, you can have the documents"? Or is it saying, "you can collect these because I'm declaring them not subject to HIPAA"?

If the former...are there any relevant records which aren't covered by HIPAA? And if so, why in the world aren't they covered by HIPAA?

And if the latter, this seems (???) like a slam dunk ACLU or similar case?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Names and addresses were mentioned in a comment. Which is frankly disgusting as it opens people up to harassment.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So if they ignore HIPPA, can we ignore laws too?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Why the fuck would he need them? I’m limiting how many of these types of articles I subject myself to as a means to protect my mental health. This blurb didn’t make it clear.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The goal is sinister. Do not look into it if you’re trying to avoid mental health triggers. Stay safe and protect yourself

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Fucking assholes harming people god fucking damnit.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Woah that's terrifying. Fuck this guy

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So the judge decided that HIPAA just doesn't apply for, "protection"... okay I can see that being a possibly reasonable situation, so the patient is requesting the government do something on their behalf right? Oh, no, it has nothing to do with any patient request? Well then seems like plain government overreach to me, and undermining superseding federal law over protection of identifiable medical information. This will get thrown out on appeal immediately.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Thrown out before or after the records are already transferred?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That guy looks like he punishes his dick to trans porn on the reg, like really fucking abuses it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Honestly, that's probably the least bad thing he could do with this data...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Is that stage 5, 6, or 7 of genocide?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

It’s stage 7. They are preparing to kill us.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Gawd... Genocide happens so often, it's codified into stages?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

I mean "looks at all of human history" Yeah, pretty much.