Government Code 6254(ad)(4) (1981; amended by AB 38, 2008)

Summary:

Except as provided in [sections of the Public Records Act], nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require disclosure of records obtained to provide workers' compensation insurance under the State Compensation Insurance Fund, including, but not limited to, any medical claims information, policyholder information (an insurance agent or broker may obtain proprietary information) or other information authorized by law to be obtained by the agent or broker.

Keywords:
agency, boards, government benefits, occupational injury/illness, personnel records
Parties Bound: 
Government agencies subject to the Public Records Act
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Insurance Code 11770-11805
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.502(a)
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : A covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information; exceptions.
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(l)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for specialized government functions; workers compensation