Confidentiality of information.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

Personal identifying information in a record held by the department that relates to an individual’s health or eligibility for or receipt of health-related, elder care, or long-term care services is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such information may be disclosed:

(1) To another governmental entity for the purpose of administering the department’s programs for the elderly; or

(2) If the affected individual or his or her legal representative provides written consent.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

s. 1, ch. 2001-194; s. 1, ch. 2006-112.

Source of truth

Edition: 2026 Florida Statutes
Official file: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0430/0430.html
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This section cites

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The Florida Statutes

§ 119.07, Fla. Stat.Inspection and copying of records; photographing public records; fees; exemptions.Printed as s. 119.07(1)

Constitution of the State of Florida

Art. I, § 24, Fla. Const.Access to public records and meetings.Printed as s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution

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