The intentional violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rules or regulations adopted thereunder, by an officer or employee of any agency shall constitute a cause for discipline, including termination of employment.
Information Practices Act ofPenalties
Section § 1798.55
If an officer or employee of an agency purposely breaks any rule in this chapter, or any related rules or regulations, they can be disciplined, which could include losing their job.
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Section § 1798.56
If someone deliberately lies to get personal information from a government agency, they can be charged with a misdemeanor. This could lead to a fine of up to $5,000, up to one year in jail, or both.
Any person who willfully requests or obtains any record containing personal information from an agency under false pretenses shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
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Section § 1798.57
This law section states that if someone intentionally discloses medical, psychiatric, or psychological information without permission, and that disclosure breaks the rules set in this chapter, they can be charged with a misdemeanor. This applies when the disclosure causes financial harm or physical injury to the person whose information was shared.
Except for disclosures which are otherwise required or permitted by law, the intentional disclosure of medical, psychiatric, or psychological information in violation of the disclosure provisions of this chapter is punishable as a misdemeanor if the wrongful disclosure results in economic loss or personal injury to the individual to whom the information pertains.
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