1. Commitment to Privacy Shyne Professional Services, LLC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your Personal Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA guidelines and state laws.
2. Protection of Health Information All clinical records, intake details, evaluation reports, and personal notes generated during formal sessions are maintained in secure, encrypted systems to prevent unauthorized access.
3. Authorized Disclosure Your health information will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties (including employers or family members) without your explicit written authorization, except as required for Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) reporting protocols or mandatory legal obligations.
4. Mandatory Exceptions to Confidentiality Confidentiality may be legally overridden under the following circumstances:
- Clear evidence of imminent danger to self or others.
- Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult.
- Compliance with a valid court order or legal subpoena.