Notice of Rights Concerning Substance Use Disorder Records

Under new federal privacy protections, sub-stance use disorder (SUD) treatment records received from programs subject to 42 CFR part 2, or testimony relaying the content of such records, shall not be used or disclosed in any civil, criminal, administrative, or legislative proceedings against the individual unless based on written consent, or a court order after notice and an opportunity to be heard is provided to the individual or the holder of the record, as provided in 42 CFR part 2.

A court order authorizing use or disclosure must be accompanied by a subpoena or other legal require-ment compelling disclosure before the requested record is used or disclosed.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.