Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness - A Decision Tool: Signed Authorization
Is there a signed authorization permitting the disclosure?
Yes, there is a signed authorization from the individual!
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- The covered entity must obtain individual authorization, unless the disclosure is otherwise permitted by another provision of the Privacy Rule
- Authorization must meet all requirements in the Privacy Rule to be valid
- Minimum necessary does not apply