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2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
ARTICLE 10. Penalties
Section 1798.57
CA Civ Code § 1798.57 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
Except for disclosures which are otherwise required or permitted by law, the intentional disclosure of medical, psychiatric, or psychological information in violation of the disclosure provisions of this chapter is punishable as a misdemeanor if the wrongful disclosure results in economic loss or personal injury to the individual to whom the information pertains.
(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 94, Sec. 1. Effective May 13, 1986.)
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