HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): This law protects patients' medical records, including mental health information, ensuring their privacy.
Informed Consent: Obtaining permission from the patient before sharing any confidential information with others involved in their care or outside parties.
Ethical Principle of Non-maleficence: The duty for psychologists to avoid harming their clients by respecting their confidentiality and not disclosing private information without consent.