California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §121080: Confidential research records may be disclosed in accordance with the prior written consent of the research subject with respect to whom the research record is maintained, but only to the extent, unde
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Confidential research records may be disclosed only with the research subject's prior written consent, limited to authorized extent, circumstances, persons, and purposes. Disclosures must include a warning statement about confidentiality protections and potential civil or criminal liability for unauthorized further disclosure.
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