Illinois § 31.3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 31.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.3.
Business associates. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 30 and 35 of this Act, a covered entity may, without a patient's consent, disclose a patient's genetic information to a business associate and may allow a business associate to create, receive, maintain, or transmit protected health information on its behalf, if the covered entity obtains, through a written contract or other written agreement or arrangement that meets the applicable requirements of 45 CFR 164.504(e), satisfactory assurance that the business associate will appropriately safeguard the information. A covered entity is not required to obtain such satisfactory assurances from a business associate that is a subcontractor. (b) A business associate may disclose protected health information to a business associate that is a subcontractor and may allow the subcontractor to create, receive, maintain, or transmit protected health information on its behalf, if the business associate obtains satisfactory assurances, in accordance with 45 CFR 164.504(e)(1)(i), that the subcontractor will appropriately safeguard the information. (Source: P.A. 98-1046, eff. 1-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 31.3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 31.3 cover?
Section 31.3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 31.3?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 31.3 apply to my situation?
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