Health & Safety Code 103850(d) (1995, amended 2001)
Summary:
Any disclosure under this section shall be limited to the information necessary for the purpose stated in the disclosure request and shall only be made upon written agreement that information will be kept confidential, used for the stated purpose, and not further disclosed.
Parties Bound:
Persons receiving confidential information California Penalty:
Health & Safety Code 103850(h) (2001): Any person who violates written agreement to maintain confidentiality, discloses any information provided, or uses information in a manner other than approved may be denied further access to the confidential information and subject to a $500 civil penalty. This subsection does not restrict any department or personal remedies provided by law. Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization is required : Authorization is generally required for use or disclosure of protected health information. Exceptions (listed).
Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : Minimum necessary - covered entity must make reasonable efforts to limit the use/disclosure of protected health information to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request; exceptions.