Exemption 1: Information that is classified to protect national security. Exemption 2: Information related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency. Exemption 3: Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another federal law.
There are some exceptions to the opt-out right. Common reasons why businesses may refuse to stop selling your personal information include: Sale or sharing is necessary for the business to comply with legal obligations, exercise legal claims or rights, or defend legal claims.
Information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding. Material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals.
HIPAA does not apply to healthcare services and facilities that do not conduct covered transactions. Standard disclosure rules do not apply to substance use disorder patient records. State laws can also override HIPAA on the non-disclosure of psychotherapy notes.
“No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains subject to 12 exceptions.”
Information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding. Material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals.
The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended to present, including Statutory Notes (5 U.S.C. 552a), Protects records about individuals retrieved by personal identifiers such as a name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol.