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Indiana Appeals Court Affirms National Retailer's Liability For Privacy Breach
Indiana Appeals Court Affirms National Retailer's Liability For Privacy Breach
05 January 2015
Jones Day
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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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