Health & Safety Code 103865(f)
Summary:
All information collected for the Parkinson's disease incidence program is confidential, unless otherwise provided in this section. Before disclosing information, the person or entity requesting confidential information must agree in writing to maintain the confidentiality of the information. Disclosure of information should be limited to the stated purpose of the request and only used for such purpose. The Department of Health Services must maintain a record of persons given access to confidential information. Confidential information cannot be subpoenaed or used or admitted into evidence in judicial or administrative proceedings. Individuals shall have access to their own information.
Parties Bound:
Department of Health Services, persons and entities accessing confidential information Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : disclosures to business associates, requirements for business associate agreement
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Technical safeguards : audit controls (record and examine activity in information systems that contain or use electronic protected health information)
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Access of individuals to protected health information : Right of access: an individual has a right of access to inspect and obtain a copy of protected health information about the individual in a designated record set.
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.