California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §24009: Family planning services are confidential.

What this law says, in plain English

Family planning services are protected as confidential, meaning information about these services cannot be disclosed without authorization.

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Family planning services are confidential. All information about personal facts and circumstances obtained by the provider shall be treated as privileged communications, shall be held confidential, and shall not be divulged without the individual’s written consent, except as required by law or as may be necessary to provide emergency services to the individual or as required by the department to administer this program. Information may be disclosed in summary, statistical, or other form that does not identify particular individuals.

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