Designates records and information relating to a patient who has been deceased for a period of fifty years or longer as historic records no longer subject to privacy protections; provides that such provisions shall not be construed as requiring a facility to retain records for any particular length of time.
Impact
The immediate impact of Bill A03733 would be on the management of mental health records within facilities. By reclassifying these records as historic after fifty years, the bill addresses the historical significance of such information, potentially allowing researchers and interested parties to access data that could contribute to historical and demographic studies. However, this could raise concerns regarding the privacy of individuals and their families, as the protection of sensitive information would cease after the specified period.
Summary
Bill A03733 aims to amend the mental hygiene law in New York to designate records and information pertaining to patients who have been deceased for fifty years or longer as historic records. Under this bill, such records would no longer be considered confidential or protected by privacy laws. This change would reflect a significant shift in how long-term deceased patients' records are handled, making them publicly accessible after this time frame.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding A03733 may revolve around the balance between public interest in historical data and the privacy rights of the deceased and their relatives. Advocates for the bill argue that after a sufficient period, the information can contribute valuable insights into mental health trends over time. On the other hand, privacy advocates and affected families could express concerns regarding the potential misuse of personal information that was previously protected under privacy laws.
Same As
Designates records and information relating to a patient who has been deceased for a period of fifty years or longer as historic records no longer subject to privacy protections; provides that such provisions shall not be construed as requiring a facility to retain records for any particular length of time.
Designates records and information relating to a patient who has been deceased for a period of fifty years or longer as historic records no longer subject to privacy protections; provides that such provisions shall not be construed as requiring a facility to retain records for any particular length of time.
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Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"; relates to establishing a statewide electronic property recording alert system to allow property owners to receive notification when an instrument affecting their property is recorded in the official records of any county; establishes the county recording modernization fund.
Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"; relates to establishing a statewide electronic property recording alert system to allow property owners to receive notification when an instrument affecting their property is recorded in the official records of any county; establishes the county recording modernization fund.
Provides for the creation and maintenance of digital records for each incarcerated individual which includes all medical records, including but not limited to mental health records and results of drug or alcohol tests, work records and evaluations, conduct records and programming records.