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Privacy and Personal Information Legal Guide

Texas State Law Library

Public guide to Texas and federal laws concerning personal data, medical-record confidentiality, telemarketing, spam, and identity theft.

TexasLegal AssistancePeople researching privacy and personal-information law in Texas, including residents of Central Texas.

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How to get help

Use the guide to identify the type of information and responsible organization, preserve relevant notices and records, and follow the current access, correction, opt-out, complaint, recovery, or court procedure provided by the applicable agency or source.

Who this service helps

Open to the public for legal research; the applicable privacy rule and remedy depend on the information, organization, relationship, communication method, event, and governing law.

Where this service is available

Service area: People researching privacy and personal-information law in Texas, including residents of Central Texas.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Cost / fees

The online guide is free to use; records, certified mail, credit services, court filing, or legal-service costs may apply.

About this service

The guide collects legal information and resources on privacy protections, use and disclosure of personal information, confidentiality of medical records, unwanted communications, identity theft, and related response options.

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