[dataviz1000]

If there is anything true in this article "What Are The Requirements For Storing Physical HIPAA Documents"[0], laws were broken. But, I'm not a lawyer, what do I know?

[0 https://www.medicaltranscriptionservicecompany.com/blog/what...]

[griomnib]

There was one case where the HHS levied a fine on somebody leaving a stack of boxes on the street. If they are under lock and key it isn’t an issue.

And yes, I think the lawyer does know more than you.