Health & Safety Code 130201 (A.B. 211, 2008; Amended by S.B. 857, 2014)

For purposes of Sections 1280.17, 1280.18, 1280.19, and 1280.20, the following definitions apply: (a) "Department" means the State Department of Public Health. (b) "Director" means the State Public Health Officer. (c) "Medical information" means the term as defined in Section 56.05 of the Civil Code. (d) "Provider of health care" means the term as defined in Sections 56.05 and 56.06 of the Civil Code. (e) "Unauthorized access" means the inappropriate review or viewing of patient medical information without a direct need for diagnosis, treatment, or other lawful use as permitted by the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 56) of Division 1 of the Civil Code) or by other statutes or regulations governing the lawful access, use, or disclosure of medical information.

Health & Safety Code 1418.8 (2007)

When a physician in a long-term health facility orders medical intervention requiring informed consent and the patient appears to lack decision-making capacity, the physician shall...review the patient's medical record (among other things) to make the determination regarding capacity or whether there is someone with legal authority to make such decisions for the patient. If the resident lacks decision-making capacity, interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and staffs may make decisions based on review of resident's condition and medical records.

Health & Safety Code 32128(a)(4) (1949; amended 1955, 1970, 1974, 1980, 1990, 1991, 2006)

Defines "medical records" that must be prepared and maintained for all patients

Insurance Code 791.02 (1980; Amended by S.B. 2053, 1994; S.B. 78, 1999; S.B. 19, 1999; A.B. 2903, 2000; A.B. 2539, 2000; S.B. 138, 2013)

Defines "personal information," which includes medical information. Defines "medical information" as that which (1) relates to an individual's physical or mental condition, medical history or medical treatment, or (2) is obtained from a medical professional or medical care institution, from the individual, or from the individual's spouse, parent, or legal guardian. Defines "medical record information" as information that: (1) Relates to an individual's physical or mental condition, medical history or medical treatment; and, (2) Is obtained from a medical professional or medical care institution, from the individual, or from the individual's spouse, parent, or legal guardian. Defines "confidential communications request" as a request by an insured covered under a health insurance policy that insurance communications containing medical information be communicated to him or her at a specific mail or email address or specific telephone number, as designated by the insured.

Civil Code 1786.2(g) (1975, amended 1976)

"Medical information" means information on a person's medical history or condition obtained directly or indirectly from a licensed physician, medical practitioner, hospital, clinic, or other medical or medically related facility.

Civil Code 1798.29(g) and (h) (2002; amended by SB 24, 2011)

This section defines "personal information" which includes medical information and health insurance information. Defines "medical information" as any information regarding an individual's medical history, mental or physical condition, or medical treatment or diagnosis by a health care professional. The provision defines "health insurance information" as any unique identifier used by a health insurer to identify the individual, or any information in an individual's application and claims history, including any appeals records. The section excludes from the meaning of "personal information" any publicly available information that is lawfully made available to the general public from federal, state, or local government records.

Civil Code 1798.3 (1977, amended 1985)

"Personal information" refers to any information maintained by an agency that identifies or describes an individual, including, but not limited to his name, social security number, physical description, home address, home telephone number, education, financial matters, medical history, and employment history. "Record" refers to any file or information about an individual maintained by an agency by reference to an identifying particular such as the individual's name, photograph, finger or voice print, or a number or symbol assigned to the individual.

Civil Code 1798.80(e) (2000; amended by AB 1094, 2009)

“Personal information” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with, a particular individual, including his or her name, signature, medical information, or health insurance information. “Personal information” does not include publicly available information that is lawfully made available to the general public from federal, state, or local government records.

Civil Code 1798.82(h) and (i) (2002; amended by SB 24, 2011)

This section defines "personal information" to include medical information. The section defines "medical information" as any information regarding an individual's medical history, mental or physical condition, or medical treatment or diagnosis by a health care professional. The section excludes from the meaning of "personal information" any publicly available information that is lawfully made available to the general public from federal, state, or local government records.

Civil Code 1798.83(e)(7) (2003; amended by SB 1108), 2005)

“Personal information” as used in this section means any information that when it was disclosed identified, described, or was able to be associated with an individual and includes all of the following: height; weight; medical condition; drugs, therapies, or medical products or equipment used.