§ 876-7. Confidentiality of records
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 11 P.S. ChildrenEffective: February 28, 2002
Effective: February 28, 2002
11 P.S. § 876-7
§ 876-7. Confidentiality of records
(a) Limitations on disclosure.--No person, employee or agent of such person who obtains information in the course of this act may disclose or be compelled to disclose the information except to the parent of the infant or child or to the department for statistical recordkeeping or for appropriate treatment referral and early intervention services.
(b) Confidentiality.--Data obtained directly from the medical records of a patient shall be considered confidential and shall be for the confidential use of the department in maintaining the tracking system and in providing appropriate services. The information shall be privileged and may not be divulged or made public in any manner that discloses the identity of the patient. Notwithstanding this subsection, anonymous statistical information collected under the tracking system shall be considered public information.
Credits
2001, Nov. 30, P.L. 849, No. 89, § 7, effective in 90 days.
11 P.S. § 876-7, PA ST 11 P.S. § 876-7
Current through 2023 Regular Session Act 32. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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