California · Civil Code

CIV §1798.57: Except for disclosures which are otherwise required or permitted by law, the intentional disclosure of medical, psychiatric, or psychological information in violation of the disclosure provisions of t

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Intentionally disclosing someone's medical, psychiatric, or psychological information in violation of law is a misdemeanor if it causes economic loss or personal injury to that person.

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Except for disclosures which are otherwise required or permitted by law, the intentional disclosure of medical, psychiatric, or psychological information in violation of the disclosure provisions of this chapter is punishable as a misdemeanor if the wrongful disclosure results in economic loss or personal injury to the individual to whom the information pertains.

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