Nebraska § 44-917 - Authorization; requirements.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-917 — Authorization; requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-917. Authorization; requirements.
(1) A valid authorization to disclose nonpublic personal health information pursuant to sections 44-916 to 44-920 shall be in written or electronic form and shall contain all of the following:
(a) The identity of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information;
(b) A general description of the types of nonpublic personal health information to be disclosed;
(c) General descriptions of the parties to whom the licensee discloses nonpublic personal health information, the purpose of the disclosure, and how the information will be used;
(d) The signature of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information or the individual who is legally empowered to grant authority and the date signed; and
(e) Notice of the length of time for which the authorization is valid and that the consumer or customer may revoke the authorization at any time and the procedure for making a revocation.
(2) An authorization for the purposes of sections 44-916 to 44-920 shall specify a length of time for which the authorization shall remain valid, which in no event shall be for more than twenty-four months.
(3) A consumer or customer who is the subject of nonpublic personal health information may revoke an authorization provided pursuant to sections 44-916 to 44-920 at any time, subject to the rights of an individual who acted in reliance on the authorization prior to notice of the revocation.
(4) A licensee shall retain the authorization or a copy thereof in the record of the individual who is the subject of nonpublic personal health information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 44-917
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-917 cover?
Section 44-917 ("Authorization; requirements.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 44-917?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-917" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 44-917 apply to my situation?
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