Privacy Information

We take your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information very seriously. The below outlines how your personal information, assessment results, and other sensitive data will be handled during the psychological assessment or treatment process.

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Confidentiality

1. Personal Information: Any personal information you provide during the assessment or treatment process will be kept confidential. This includes demographic data, medical history, mental health history, and other sensitive details you share with the clinician.

2. Assessment Results: All results, including psychological test scores, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical observations, are confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of assessment and treatment planning. The results will not be disclosed to any third party without your explicit consent unless required by law (e.g., a court order or if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others).

3. Storage of Data: All personal and assessment data will be stored securely, either in electronic form with encryption or in locked physical records. Access to this information will be limited to the licensed professionals directly involved in your care. Your data will only be kept for as long as necessary for the intended purpose of the work.

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Rights and Responsibilities

1. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your data and any related documentation. If you wish to obtain copies of your records, please inform the clinician and follow the procedure for obtaining access.

2. Right to Amend: If you believe that any of your personal information is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request an amendment. Your clinician will work with you to correct any inaccuracies.

3. Informed Participation: You have the right to ask questions regarding the assessment process and to receive explanations about the nature, purpose, and potential outcomes of the evaluation. You can choose to stop the assessment at any time.

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Exceptions to Confidentiality

There are certain situations where confidentiality may not be maintained:

• Danger to self or others: If you express a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, the clinician is obligated to take steps to ensure safety, which may involve breaking confidentiality to notify appropriate authorities.

• Legal Requirements: In some cases, your data may be required by a court of law.