District Of Columbia § 7-1206.01 - Security requirement.

Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-1206.01 — Security requirement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-1206.01. Security requirement.

7-1206.01

Mental health professionals, mental health facilities and data collectors shall maintain records of mental health information in a secure manner as to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Any entity that receives mental health information shall have appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in place to protect the confidentiality of mental health information and shall promptly notify the Department of Mental Health in writing of any unauthorized disclosure or use of mental health information.

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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does D.C. Code § 7-1206.01 cover?

Section 7-1206.01 ("Security requirement.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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