Did you know that all DPH case files are protected by both the Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? Your information is SAFE.
Situations in which shared information may be released without your consent:
- Intent to harm self or others
- Child, elder or spousal maltreatment
- Harm to mission
- Special personnel
- Acute Mental Health Conditions that may interfere with ability to perform duties
- Admission to a substance abuse treatment program, or inpatient psychiatric treatment facility
- Crime or Fraud