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This bill establishes privacy and confidentiality standards for mental health digital services, which are defined as mobile applications or websites that collect, use, or access information related to an individual's mental health or substance use disorder, and aim to facilitate mental health services like diagnosis and treatment. Under the bill, these digital services must adhere to the existing disclosure and confidentiality provisions outlined in Title 50, chapter 16, part 5 of Montana state law when handling an individual's health care information. If a mental health digital service violates these confidentiality provisions, it may be subject to enforcement actions, and individuals whose information is improperly disclosed can pursue legal remedies as specified in section 50-16-553. The bill is intended to be integrated into the existing legal framework governing health care information privacy, providing additional protections specifically for digital mental health services and ensuring that sensitive personal health information is handled with appropriate confidentiality and care.

Health and Social Services

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4356