Data Security 

Texas Codes > Civil Practice And Remedies Code > Title 6 > Chapter 144 > § 144.008. Disclosure of Information Subject To Order; Penalty

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

     (1)  knows of a former mental patient's admission to a mental health facility;

     (2)  knows of a court order issued under this chapter that relates to that admission; and

     (3)  intentionally releases, disseminates, or publishes a record or index reference subject to that order.

     (b)  A person commits an offense if the person:

     (1)  knowingly fails to delete, seal, destroy, or present to the court a record or index reference subject to an order issued under this chapter; and

     (2)  knows or should know that the record or index reference is subject to that order.

     (c)  An offense under this chapter is a Class B misdemeanor.

     (d)  This chapter does not prohibit an attorney or insurer of a provider or patient from retaining or communicating confidentially about a privileged document as necessary to provide legal advice regarding an actual or potential claim or issue. The document or communication remains privileged and not subject to a subpoena.

________________________________________________________________________

See also:

Texas Civil Practice And Remedies Code > Title 6 > Chapter 144 - Destruction Of Certain Records

Federal Regulations: Data Security

CFR > Title 16 > Chapter I > Part 314 - Standards for safeguarding customer information

CFR > Title 16 > Chapter I > Part 682 - Disposal of consumer report information and records

Related Articles: Data Security

Massachusetts Extends Deadline for Compliance with Data Encryption Regulations

Comments (0)