2007 Confidentiality | PUBLIC-GUARDIANSHIP-5800-MANUAL
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Georgia Division of Aging Services |
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Chapter: |
2000 Program Operations |
Effective Date: |
03/01/2022 |
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Section Title: |
Confidentiality |
Reviewed or Updated in: |
MT 2022-01 |
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Section Number: |
2007 |
Previous Update: |
MT 2019-02 |
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Summary Statement
The Department of Human Services (DHS) shall protect the sensitive and confidential information of persons under guardianship for whom DHS has been appointed guardian.
Basic Considerations
DHS will protect information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and state and federal laws and regulations.
Additionally, state law protects the confidentiality of adult protective services and guardianship records, as defined in O.C.G.A § 30-5-7 of the Disabled Adult and Elder Persons Protection Act.