Civil Code 1798.21
Summary:
Each agency shall establish appropriate and reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure compliance with the IPA, to ensure the security and confidentiality of records, and to protect against anticipated threats or hazards to security.
Statutory Scheme:
Information Practices Act(IPA)Data Origin:
Agency Parties Bound:
Agency Pre Emption:
Agencies that are also HIPAA covered entities follow both state law and HIPAA. Other Relevant California Code Sections:
IPA, Civil Code 1798 et seq., Health & Safety Code 130203 Associated Federal Law(s):
Administrative requirements : Safeguards: covered entities must have in place appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health information