Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control [12 VAC 5 ‑ 90]
Action Amendment to comply with changes in public health practice
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/11/2019
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12/11/19  2:24 am
Commenter: Julia Sarr

Opposed! My family's medical information is and should remain private.
 

I find it absolutely unacceptable that the state would consider such an overreach, to collect names and personal information for the purposes of tracking my medical condition, which I (and most normal Americans) consider private information.  These proposed amendments would require reporting of detailed personal information to state officials, which would constitute an absolutely unnecessary and unwarranted government overreach.  The Virginia constitution guarantees all Virginians the Right to Privacy.  As a Virginian and a voter, I greatly value my privacy and that of my family members.  Influenza is a common illness that is typically short-lived.  There is no scientific justification given for this invasion of privacy.  Additionally, fast-tracking such an ugly, privacy-destroying amendment is unthinkable.  Anyone who takes time to consider these amendments will likely find that these are ill-conceived and an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Thank you for your time.

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