- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 12 :: Victim Issues
Topic 3 :: Privacy and Procedural Considerations
Privacy-Related Questions (cont.)
Does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) limit the availability of medical records pertaining to victims?
HIPAA strictly limits the release of victim medical information except with the victim's written consent and for the specific people it will be released to. However, if a case is under police investigation, evidence can be released without the victim's consent to law enforcement and other involved parties for the investigation. Nevertheless, signed consent is still obtained.
