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Confidentiality

ARTICLES

New York Laws Involving the Confidentiality of Domestic Violence Victim-Related Information
An update on laws protecting domestic violence victims in New York. Read More

2011 Domestic Violence Legislative Update
Described below are the new domestic violence-specific laws, as well as the bills which successfully navigated both houses of the Legislature and are awaiting further action. This update is current through July 20, 2011. The Empire Justice website posts legislative updates throughout the summer as needed. Read More

New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
A summary of how to obtain a new Social Security number for victims of domestic violence. Read More

Decisions Provide Meaningful Precedent
for Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Children Seeking Identity Changes
A summary of recent case law granting victims of domestic violence and their children judicial name changes. Read More

Understanding the Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Regarding Client Confidentiality and Access to Information
An Examination of the Systems Involved in a Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence Read More

 

 

IN THE NEWS

New Law Expands Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
A new civil rights law will provide domestic violence survivors even greater protection and confidentiality. Read More


POLICY ADVOCACY

Empire Justice Center Letter in Support of Bill to Protect Confidentiality
This important bill allows home based family child care providers to opt out of the requirement that their names and addresses be posted on the website of the Office of Children and Family Services. Read More


Empire Justice Center Letter of Support for Bill to Protect DV Victims' Confidentiality
A.3468/ S.4334c would automatically require a court to temporarily order the sealing and safeguarding of a name change applicant’s identifying information, pleadings and other court records after a case is commenced under Civil Rights Law §64-a. Read More