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Macy's is running a background check on my 6 year old child, is that legal?

1,739 1,234 February 9, 2011 at 09:19 AM in Chat
So this past christmas my 6 year old was hurt at macy's when a display shelf came crashing down.

Today is the 1st time they contacted me.

The wanted to know about a car accident we had 3 months ago.

How the hell do they know my 6 year old was in a car accident unless they ran a background check.

Any ideas?

And no trolls, I'm not looking for legal advice, I'm looking for the database that Macy's used to check on my child.

Thanks!
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z2g
02-09-2011 at 02:07 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:07 PM.
Quote from Ryu-bom :
who's freely going to give it out.... it can always be leaked.... and how are you going to prove that it was someone at the facility that leaked it... Sometimes people throw all kind of info in the trash or tell other people about... Heck some even post on facebook and stuff..

I don't think Macy is going to show a offical copy of anything cause they know the law, but all they need to do is tell you or hint at something and that's enough to scare the shit out of most people... Like this case with the OP
Now, it's conjecture. Sure, things can be leaked. But, as I've stated, we're not talking about the medical records of a famous person here that may have value. Why would any office or office employee risk going to jail for releasing the records without authorization?

As far as medical facilities throwing out stuff, that's not plausible too. Because, privacy laws REQUIRE that ALL medical records be shredded. The facility can't just throw it in the trash!

As far as what's written on FB, then that's not unauthorized access to a patient's medical record, right? And, that's what we're talking about. That is, you gave me a retort regarding my statements that it's pretty hard for a stranger to get a person's medical records. And, you stated that what I said was "BULLs*it". Now, you're going off track and are talking about what someone could write on FB or whatever.

Do you just like to go against ppl and talk out of your a$$? When you really don't have any clue what you're talking about?
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Fallacy
02-09-2011 at 02:09 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:09 PM.
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Do you just like to go against ppl and talk out of your a$$? When you really don't have any clue what you're talking about?
Took you long enough to figure it out.
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02-09-2011 at 02:10 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:10 PM.
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I don't think OP was talking about her kids medical record but more like accident reports. Big companies must have a way of keeping track of accidents in their location. I know when I worked in the GAP a long time ago, you had to file a report regardless of what the customer said just in case.
I think the OP mentioned the possibility of Macy's acquiring her child's medical record. I was just commenting on the difficulty of doing that. Possible? Yes. But, it's pretty hard now with all the federal laws protecting patient privacy.

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took you long enough to figure it out.
lol!!!!
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Ryu-bom
02-09-2011 at 02:13 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:13 PM.
Quote from z2g :
I think the OP mentioned the possibility of Macy's acquiring her child's medical record. I was just commenting on the difficulty of doing that. Possible? Yes. But, it's pretty hard now with all the federal laws protecting patient privacy.



lol!!!!
Its called PRIVATE investigators..... or ex-cops...

But what do you know, at least most people can talk out of a a$$, instead of being one....
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02-09-2011 at 02:15 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:15 PM.
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Took you long enough to figure it out.
Roll it was fun watching z2 figure it out on his own laugh out loud
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02-09-2011 at 02:17 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:17 PM.
Quote from Ryu-bom :
Its called PRIVATE investigators..... or ex-cops...

But what do you know, at least most people can talk out of a a$$, instead of being one....
Yeah, but how can a PI or ex-cop acquire a patient's medical record? How can a PI convince a medical facility to forgo the risk of fines and prison to accommodate his/her request for the medical records?

You also keep bringing up sealed juvenile records. They are sealed. And sure, lawyers and cops can get a hold of them. However, they can't be used in court unless the judge allows it. But more importantly, we're not talking about juvenile records. We're talking about medical records.

I have a little more insights on the matter because I work in the health field. And, I run a facility.
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AngryPirate
02-09-2011 at 02:17 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:17 PM.
Meh....I call BS on the whole story anyway....OP's not even around to answer questions/comments.

Oh, and I also call BS on "stomach" and "Me". I say they are the same person...just some sort of weird split personality disorder or something that likes to self-mutilate.
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02-09-2011 at 02:22 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:22 PM.
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Roll it was fun watching z2 figure it out on his own laugh out loud
LOL.....I always give ppl here the benefit of the doubt. Only after a while do I just assume it's a troll.
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ikonoklast
02-09-2011 at 02:23 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:23 PM.
It's obvious that your wife is Macy's mole. I'd divorce her.
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Ryu-bom
02-09-2011 at 02:47 PM.
02-09-2011 at 02:47 PM.
Quote from z2g :
Yeah, but how can a PI or ex-cop acquire a patient's medical record? How can a PI convince a medical facility to forgo the risk of fines and prison to accommodate his/her request for the medical records?

You also keep bringing up sealed juvenile records. They are sealed. And sure, lawyers and cops can get a hold of them. However, they can't be used in court unless the judge allows it. But more importantly, we're not talking about juvenile records. We're talking about medical records.

I have a little more insights on the matter because I work in the health field. And, I run a facility.
No you assume that your medical records is somehow secure, and I dispute such claims.. that nothing is secure...

If the OP mention that somehow Macy got info on his girl's medical record, you should ask him how , not me... Cause somehow they got hold of some info, and I know for a fact if anyone needed to with enough resources will be able to get anyone infos be it all or tidbits... Be it official documents or just by word of mouth...

Cause it was enough info to spook the OP, so I saw Macy did their job, to fend off a potential lawsuit... Even if the OP file a complaint and say Macy got hold of his info, how he's going to prove it.. Its not like Macy shoved a official copy of anything in his face.
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02-09-2011 at 03:02 PM.
02-09-2011 at 03:02 PM.
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LOL.....I always give ppl here the benefit of the doubt. Only after a while do I just assume it's a troll.
Huh what are you a noob? You should reverse that order.
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02-09-2011 at 03:04 PM.
02-09-2011 at 03:04 PM.
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Typical female. Dr. J plays basketball.
Facepalm I am aware of this. Bleh

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Meh....I call BS on the whole story anyway....OP's not even around to answer questions/comments.

Oh, and I also call BS on "stomach" and "Me". I say they are the same person...just some sort of weird split personality disorder or something that likes to self-mutilate.
No, Me is not 'stomach' or 'FoF'. He's Clive's own personal stalker for years now. Fatty's harmless.
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02-09-2011 at 03:14 PM.
02-09-2011 at 03:14 PM.
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Facepalm I am aware of this. Bleh



No, Me is not 'stomach' or 'FoF'. He's Clive's own personal stalker for years now. Fatty's harmless.
Unless he sits on you.
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02-09-2011 at 03:17 PM.
02-09-2011 at 03:17 PM.
Quote from Ryu-bom :
No you assume that your medical records is somehow secure, and I dispute such claims.. that nothing is secure...

If the OP mention that somehow Macy got info on his girl's medical record, you should ask him how , not me... Cause somehow they got hold of some info, and I know for a fact if anyone needed to with enough resources will be able to get anyone infos be it all or tidbits... Be it official documents or just by word of mouth...

Cause it was enough info to spook the OP, so I saw Macy did their job, to fend off a potential lawsuit... Even if the OP file a complaint and say Macy got hold of his info, how he's going to prove it.. Its not like Macy shoved a official copy of anything in his face.
Fine. You can "dispute" it all you want. But, I contend that it's very difficult nowadays to gain access to another person's medical records. To gain such access, it's illegal and a federal crime. The person who released the records WILL be fined and receive a jail sentence. Also, the facility will be fined a minimum of $10k per offense.
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02-09-2011 at 03:19 PM.
02-09-2011 at 03:19 PM.
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No, Me is not 'stomach' or 'FoF'. He's Clive's own personal stalker for years now. Fatty's harmless.
Scratchchin actually, I've kinda lost track of that lately...

Quote from TigerStar :
Unless he sits on you.
<---- 200lbs. So prolly true

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Oh, and I also call BS on "stomach" and "Me". I say they are the same person...just some sort of weird split personality disorder or something that likes to self-mutilate.
You just made a powerful enemy Mad

I will troll you till end of time Ranting
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