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Ree r' c: The Agency will uphold all relevant Federal and Califomin State tdy release oliml regulations to protnet diem reorder and privacy. In addition the Agenoy records with written consent by the client, unless otherwise provided for in the regulations. Specifically, but not limited to, the following: A. The Agency will abide specifically by the feelers confidentiality rules as contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 42 Part 2 Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abu�stie t Records, regarding disclosure of alcohol nnd/or drug abuse genera Federal regulation prohibits the disclosure of alcohol and/or drug it ends unless disclosure is expressly permitted by written consent of the person o whom otherwise permitted by CFR 42 Pan 2. A general authorization for lire release of medical F Or other information is not sufficient for this purpose. The Agency understands that the rules restrict any use of the information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse patients Act B. The Ageaucy will abide specifically with the Health In surenea portability ani HAccountability S Human services. of 1996 and corresponding regulations passed by the U.S. Department services. In general, the regulations provide consumers with new rights to control the release of medical information, including advance consent for most disclosures of health information, the right to see a copy of health records, the right to request a correction to health records, the right to obtain documentation of disclosures of information may be used or disclosed. The current regulation provides protection for paper, oral, and electronic information. C. The Agency will abide specifically with the Caifnnia Government Code 11015.5 regarding Personal Information Collected on the Inner. In genera. the Government Code an"= ohm any electronically collected persons information about clients cannot be sheered with any third party without the client's written consent. Postings: Privacy and Mandatory Collection notices must be pasted at the agency. A. The Agency must pat Privacy and Mandatory Collection notices at each intake dock or comparable location. B. Privacy and Mandatory Collection notices must be made available in writing at the client's request. C. If the Agency maintains an agency website, a link to the privacy notice must be on the horttepege of the agency's website. N. Data Use Data contained in the LA/OC InAls will only be used to support the delivery of homeless services in the La Angeles and Omnge County region. Each Use will affirm the principles of ethical data use and client confidentiality as noted below and contained in the LA/OC HMS User Agreement. I. The Agency will not solicit or input information from clients unless it is essential to provide services' or conduct evaluation or research. 2. The Agency understands that ail client data will be maintained on a central server, which will contain all client information in an encrypted state. All them identifiable data is inaccessible to unauthorized items Agencies are bound by all 3. The Agency shall not be denied access to clime data reread rut the Agency. Agency. The Agency shall restrictions placed upon the data by the client of any Participating Agency diligmdY record in the LA/OC HWS all restrictions requested' 4. The Agency shell not Intowingly enter haw or misleading data under any circumstances. 5. The Agency stall maintain appropriate documentation of client consent to participate in the LA/OC HMIS. 6. If a client withdraws consent for release of information, the Agency remains responsible to ensure that the client's information is unavailable to all otter Agencies. fA•fIS Agency Agreement Page 2 of S Revised 02MV08