Question: Does the employer decide if an injury or illness is a privacy concern case?

Answer: Yes. The employer must decide if a case is a privacy concern case, using 1904.29(b)(7), which lists the six types of injuries and illnesses the employer must consider privacy concern cases. If the case meets any of these criteria, the employer must consider it a privacy concern case. This is a complete list of all injury and illnesses considered privacy concern cases.

Standard Number: 1904.29, 1904 - Table of Contents