Does HIPAA apply to employee vaccinations?

In general, the HIPAA Rules do not apply to employers or employment records. HIPAA only applies to HIPAA-covered entities – health care providers, health plans, and health care clearinghouses – and, to some extent, to their business associates. If an employer asks an employee if they are vaccinated or to provide proof that they have been vaccinated, that is not a HIPAA violation, and employees may decide whether to provide that information to their employer.