Terms of Confidentiality is very important to us and is a two-way policy between Cognitome & Client. The following pointers define our privacy policy and confidentiality terms for your understanding.
Documents shared are Proprietary Content of Cognitome LLC & strictly confidential. These documents shared by Cognitome LLC are only intended for mail to the recipient or the client or Client’s Confidante (parent/spouse). Sharing these documents without the prior consent of Cognitome LLC may have legal consequences and repercussions.
Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected. We will collect and use personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law. We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up to date.
We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.
It may arise if we perceive a risk of harm in situations such as the following:
- If a person presents an imminent danger to themselves or others, the law requires that steps be taken to prevent dangerous occurrences.
- If a child needs protection from abuse or maltreatment, a report must be filed with the appropriate agency or authorities, which will also be documented in the clinical file.
- I can ask my therapist about the different reporting obligations that exist for the protection of children.
- If a vulnerable adult is abused or neglected, a report may be filed with the appropriate government agency, which will also be noted in the clinical file.