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5 January 2015

Indiana Appeals Court Affirms National Retailer's Liability For Privacy Breach

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On November 14, an Indiana appeals court affirmed a $1.44 million jury verdict, holding that the retailer was liable under the respondeat superior doctrine for a HIPAA violation by an employee.
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On November 14, an Indiana appeals court affirmed a $1.44 million jury verdict, holding that the retailer was liable under the respondeat superior doctrine for a HIPAA violation by an employee. The court determined that the HIPAA violation constituted harm inflicted while acting within the scope of employment.

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