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codingdaveyesterday at 11:33 PM1 replyview on HN

Because HIPAA only applies to specific people and organizations who have a formal role in your health care. It is not a universal law applicable to everyone, and Samsung is not your healthcare provider, insurer, nor part of any related entity.


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Madmallardtoday at 12:07 AM

It probably should apply. The spirit of HIPAA is the protection of health information.