Medical information: confidentiality.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) to strengthen protections for sensitive medical information, specifically related to gender affirming care, abortion, and contraception. It requires businesses that electronically store or maintain this information on behalf of healthcare providers to implement stricter security measures, including limiting access, preventing unauthorized disclosure, and segregating this data. The bill also clarifies definitions and addresses reimbursement for local agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires businesses handling sensitive medical information (gender affirming care, abortion, contraception) to limit user access privileges.
- Prohibits the disclosure of this sensitive information outside of California.
- Mandates the segregation of this sensitive information within electronic record systems.
- Allows for automatic disabling of access to this sensitive information for individuals in other states.
- Defines ‘gender affirming care’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Clarifies that certain contractors and plans are exempt from the requirements.
- Updates the definition of ‘electronic medical record’ to align with federal standards.
- Specifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies due to the creation of a new crime.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Health care service plans
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