Civil Code 1798.3 (1977, amended 1985)
Summary:
"Personal information" refers to any information maintained by an agency that identifies or describes an individual, including, but not limited to his name, social security number, physical description, home address, home telephone number, education, financial matters, medical history, and employment history. "Record" refers to any file or information about an individual maintained by an agency by reference to an identifying particular such as the individual's name, photograph, finger or voice print, or a number or symbol assigned to the individual.
Statutory Scheme:
Information Practices Act(IPA)Other Relevant California Code Sections:
Public Records Act, Government Code 6252(a) Associated Federal Law(s):
Definitions : Including: Covered Entity; Disclosure; Electronic protected health care information; Employer; Group health plan; Health care provider; HMO; Individually identifiable health information; Modify; Protected Health Information; (among others)