§ 13:4261.208 — Access to personal information

Louisiana § 13:4261.208

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 13: Courts and Judicial Procedure

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§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.

Legislative History

Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.