Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information
CT HIV Confidentiality
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Prohibits anyone who obtains confidential HIV-related information from disclosing it except to the person, those with a signed release, and a limited list of health, legal and public-health recipients, and gives injured individuals a right to sue for wilful violations.
- Where
- Connecticut
- Citation
- Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-581 to 19a-590 (ch. 368x)
- Status
- In force
- Enforced by
- Private action; Department of Public Health
- People can sue
- Yes
- Penalties
- Wilful violators are liable in a private cause of action for compensatory damages (19a-590).
- Applies to
- Any person who obtains confidential HIV-related information, including health care providers, facilities, insurers and employers (19a-583)
Rights it gives people
- Individuals injured by a wilful violation may sue for damages.Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-590
Practices it requires
- Do not disclose confidential HIV-related information except to the protected individual, a person holding a release, or listed recipients such as public health officials and treating providers.Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-583(a)
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.
Unverified: Effective date of P.A. 89-246 not confirmed; later amendments not reviewed.
Research reference, not legal advice.