Debt collection — First Federal Credit Control, Inc. (FL)

Talked to a third-party about your debt. Complaint : Unauthorized Disclosure of Medical Records I am filing this complaint because my medical records were shared with a third party without my knowledge or written authorization, which is a direct violation of federal law and my privacy rights. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ), covered entities are strictly prohibited from disclosing protected health information without patient authorization except in very limited circumstances. Specifically : 45 C.F.R. 164.502 ( a ) Prohibits the use or disclosure of protected health information except as permitted or required by HIPAA. 45 C.F.R. 164.508 ( a ) Requires valid written authorization from the patient for any disclosure not otherwise permitted.