However, accomplice liability has been used to punish social media posters who, motivated by the desire for likes and online popularity, broadcast the commission of a violent crime.

Proving criminal liability. An individual violates HIPAA if he or she engages in prohibited conduct — meaning knowingly obtaining or using HIPAA-protected information without authorization.

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin warned Tuesday that large companies could face "criminal liability" for keeping emergency loans intended for small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.