- (a) A licensee shall advise each client about the risks of exchanging information by electronic communication and provide a disclaimer of the need to maintain confidentiality when communicating through electronic communication. Electronic communications are part of the client record; copies must be kept in a file maintained by the licensee in independent practices or within the licensee's agency record keeping policies.
- (b) A licensee shall discourage a client from texting personal information. A licensee shall provide a disclaimer about the confidentiality risks when exchanging text messages. Text messages are considered a part of the client record; copies must be kept in a file maintained by the licensee.
- (c) A licensee's online scheduling and billing software must be encrypted and secure.
- (d) A licensee shall avoid unwanted interruptions during synchronous teletherapy sessions.
(Eff. 3/26/2020, Register 233)
Authority: AS 08.95.030, AS 08.95.050