CANOGA PARK, Calif.—In response to a subpoena threat from AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) as it pushes forward with its defense of the mandatory condom/barrier protection law known as Measure B, Free Speech Coalition has issued the following warning to all adult performers working in California:
Dear PASS Performers,
We have received information and documentation that Michael Weinstein and AHF have issued subpoenas to TTS and CET for performer medical information. This is of grave concern for us as we always hold performer privacy as an important right and protection. It is critical that you let the testing facilities know that you do NOT want your medical information given over to AHF. Doing so will not only confirm that you do not want your information handed over to AHF, but also will provide an additional layer of protection for the testing facilities that refuse to relinquish your information.
Please see the draft letter below. Simply copy and paste the text into an email, sign by typing your name in the appropriate space, and send one to each testing facility at the addresses provided.
Cutting Edge Testing
Talent Testing Service
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August 20, 2015
URGENT!!!!!
Dear Talent Testing Service or Cutting Edge Testing,
I understand that Michael Weinstein as a party to the Measure B Litigation and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Case Number 13-CV-00190-ddP-AGR) have issued a Subpoena to Produce Documents which include the medical information of patients identified as adult film performers or those associated with adult films.
As a patient of your clinic, I strongly object to the sharing or disclosure of any of my records, medical information, medical records, and personal identifying information. I hereby revoke any prior HIPAA waivers or permission granted to your clinic with regard to the above referenced subpoena.
Do not under any circumstances, even if redacted, provide any of the subpoenaed documents! I am asserting the protections provided by HIPAA, the Federal Constitution, the California Constitution, the California Health and Safety Code, and all other applicable State and Federal Statutes. You will be subject to monetary damages, attorney’s fees and costs if you do not comply with my request.
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Name
Performers are requested to take action on this as soon as possible.
