How on earth is this not a massive violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

While money is a wonderul thing to have, correct use of the apostophe is priceless.

I get that perceived income has some value. I just don't see an insurance company being able to extrapolate that from the data they have access to.

I can see that as a likely explanation. PII is supposed to be handled as securely as PHI, and companies are supposed to make an active effort to minimize how much they store. But who has time?

You're probably right. These data collection practices probably started in the pre-ACA era, when insurers could get away with more. Also, maybe they want to know what they're up against if an insured party threatens them with legal action.

Why is a healthcare insurance provider collecting income information on the people they insure? That's none of their business. The answer is probably 'just because they can,' but that doesn't mean I have to like it.

"What do they teach kids in school these days?"

How to talk into your phone and forget to spellcheck.

That's not the way do to it. The camera should be recording for the whole shift, but if the officer doesn't unholster a weapon, that day's footage gets erased at the end of the shift. If a weapon is drawn, footage around that event would be saved. Less privacy worries for the officers, and more incentive for them to resolve situations without firing.

These newer implants could still cause tissue damage over time at a slower rate, but rats don't live more than 2-3 years. Sounds like they need to test this in a species with a longer lifespan before using human subjects.

I feel your pain. I wear progressives, and for my first pair, the optimal focal area was ridiculously small just as you describe. A couple of years ago I went to a new optometrist and explained that I wanted glasses that had a more natural feel for close viewing. That 'spot' effect isn't there, and I love them.

And if the NSA were going through Pon Farr, I'd stay the hell away.

My AA has offered to help process my emails, but I'd much rather do it myself, since I learn more and remember more that way. Why I would ever want pre-processed mail is beyond me. Where is the demand for this product? I just don't see it.