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by dragonwriter 3388 days ago
> Then again, considering the number of retailers that categorize sex toys under sexual health and wellness, health being the keyword, is it possible that HIPAA could be relevant?

No, because HIPAA covered entities and the information held by them to which the Privacy and Security rules applies are very explicitly defined, and how retailers categorize products is not a factor.

> And if not, should it?

Probably not, though you could probably make a good case that a more general privacy law not focussed on relations between healthcare providers, payers, and patients should exist and apply.