Health records privacy
VA health records privacyRecognizes an individual's right of privacy in the content of his or her health records and bars health care entities from disclosing them except as the section or other state law allows. Patients may obtain their records (with audit trails on request) and direct transfers to other providers, and recipients may not redisclose records beyond the authorized purpose without specific authorization.
Jurisdiction
Virginia
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
7/1/1997
Enforcing Authority
Not stated in the section; enforced through health regulatory boards and courts
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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