Common use of Client Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Client Confidentiality. Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with Contract provisions and any applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, including but not limited to Public Laws 91-616 and 92-255, the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, 21 U.S.C. 1175; the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970, 42 U.S.C. 4582; the Privacy Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a; 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 (HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules), 42 C.F.R., Part 2, and in accordance with the protocol set forth with EAP. In the event Contractor receives a release, subpoena, court order, or other request or legal demand for disclosure of the EAP client record, whether written or oral, Contractor is required to complete documentation prior to releasing the record. Contractor shall notify EAP within one (1) business day of the receipt of any release, subpoenas, court orders, or other request or legal demand and prior to the disclosure of any record. If Contractor becomes aware of a conflict of interest between two or more EAP clients for whom it is providing EAP services, it shall maintain confidentiality of all information received from or regarding such EAP clients and shall, to the extent necessary, refer one or more of the clients to EAP for referral to another EAP Provider.