Louisiana § RS 13:4261.208 - Access to personal information
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4261.208 — Access to personal information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4261.208. Access to personal information
A. A supporter is authorized to assist the adult only in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant to a decision authorized under the supported decisionmaking agreement.
B. If a supporter assists an adult in accessing, collecting, or obtaining personal information, including protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, or educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, the supporter shall ensure the information is kept privileged and confidential, as applicable, and is not subject to unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
C. The existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement does not preclude an adult from seeking personal information without the assistance of a supporter.
Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4261.208
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4261.208 cover?
Section RS 13:4261.208 ("Access to personal information") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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