Can I ensure that my company is compliant with expanding privacy protections in Ohio? What are the requirements?

Privacy Protections in Ohio

To ensure compliance with expanding privacy protections in Ohio, companies must adhere to the relevant laws and regulations. The following are some of the requirements that companies must meet:

• Disclosure of confidential information: Companies must comply with OHAC Rule 4141-43-02, which outlines the conditions under which confidential wage, claim, employer, and/or employment and training information may be disclosed to public child support enforcement agencies, public assistance agencies, employment and training agencies, prosecuting authorities, and other public officials and governmental agencies ^[1.1].
• Rules of compliance with “sunshine law”: Companies must comply with OHAC Rule 742-15-01, which outlines the rules of compliance with “sunshine law” ^[2.1].
• Rules regarding content of agreements governing covered entities’ participation in approved health information exchanges: Companies must comply with OHRC Section 3798.16, which outlines the rules regarding content of agreements governing covered entities’ participation in approved health information exchanges ^[3.1].
• Registration and renewal: Alternate employer organizations operating in Ohio must register with the administrator of workers’ compensation and provide all required information, including a list of client employers, financial statements, and a letter of credit. The list of client employers is considered a trade secret and all records obtained from alternate employer organizations are confidential ^[4.1].
• Employer for purposes of workers’ compensation: Companies must comply with OHRC Section 4133.04, which outlines the definition of employer for purposes of workers’ compensation ^[4.2].

In addition to these requirements, companies must also comply with other relevant laws and regulations related to privacy protections in Ohio. It is recommended that companies consult with legal counsel to ensure full compliance.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Disclosure of confidential information to public child support enforcement agencies, public assistance agencies, employment and training agencies, prosecuting authorities, and other public officials and governmental agencies.
• [2.1] Rules of compliance with “sunshine law”.
• [3.1] Rules regarding content of agreements governing covered entities’ participation in approved health information exchanges.
• [4.1] Registration and renewal.
• [4.2] Employer for purposes of workers’ compensation.

Jurisdiction

Ohio

• Privacy