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Iowa Code § 154C.5 (2026)

Confidentiality of information

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A licensee or a person working under supervision of a licensee shall not disclose or be compelled to disclose information acquired from persons consulting that person in a professional capacity except:

1. If the information reveals the contemplation or commission of a crime.

2. If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensee.

3. With the written consent of the client, or in the case of death or disability with the consent of the client’s personal representative, another person authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on the client’s life, health, or physical condition. 4. To testify in a court hearing concerning matters pertaining to the welfare of children. 5. To seek collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors on behalf of the client. 84 Acts, ch 1075, §5; 96 Acts, ch 1035, §9 \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1996–2009 · leading case: Harder v. Anderson, Arnold, Dickey, Jensen, Gullickson & Sanger, L.L.P., 764 N.W.2d 534 (Iowa 2009).
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Harder v. Anderson, Arnold, Dickey, Jensen, Gullickson & Sanger, L.L.P., 764 N.W.2d 534 (Iowa 2009). · cites it 10× “Iowa Code § 154C.5 (labeling “information acquired from persons consulting” a social worker as confidential); id.”
Jaffee v. Redmond, 518 U.S. 1 (1996). · cites it 2× “6-6 -1 (1993); Iowa Code §§ 154C.5 and 622.10 (1987); Kan.”
Susan Harder Vs. Anderson, Arnold, Dickey, Jensen, Gullickson & Sanger, L.l.p. & Jane Pini, No. 08–0475 (Iowa Apr. 17, 2009). · cites it 12× ““Mental health information” in chapter 228 is defined as “oral, written, or recorded information which indicates the identity of an individual receiving professional services and which relates to the diagnosis, course, or treatment of the individual’s mental or emotional…”
Iowa Code § 154C.5(3): 2 cases
Harder v. Anderson, Arnold, Dickey, Jensen, Gullickson & Sanger, L.L.P., 764 N.W.2d 534 (Iowa 2009). “Iowa Code § 154C.5 (labeling “information acquired from persons consulting” a social worker as confidential); id.”
Susan Harder Vs. Anderson, Arnold, Dickey, Jensen, Gullickson & Sanger, L.l.p. & Jane Pini, No. 08–0475 (Iowa Apr. 17, 2009). ““Mental health information” in chapter 228 is defined as “oral, written, or recorded information which indicates the identity of an individual receiving professional services and which relates to the diagnosis, course, or treatment of the individual’s mental or emotional…”
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