# 12 CFR § 261a.7: Special procedures for medical records

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 261a.7
- **Heading:** Special procedures for medical records
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 12—Banks and Banking > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER A—BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM > PART 261a—RULES REGARDING ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1974 > Subpart B—Procedures for Requests by Individuals to Whom Record Pertains

## Text

If you request medical or psychological records pursuant to § 261a.5, we will disclose them directly to you unless the Chief Privacy Officer, in consultation with the Board's physician or Employee Assistance Program counselor, determines that such disclosure could have an adverse effect on you. If the Chief Privacy Officer makes that determination, we will provide the information to a licensed physician or other appropriate representative that you designate, who may disclose those records to you in a manner he or she deems appropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [12 CFR § 261a.1 § 261a.1 Authority, purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.2 § 261a.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.3 § 261a.3 Custodian of records; delegations of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.4 § 261a.4 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.4.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.5 § 261a.5 Request for access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.5.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.6 § 261a.6 Board procedures for responding to request for access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.6.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.7 § 261a.7 Special procedures for medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.7.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.8 § 261a.8 Request for amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.8.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.9 § 261a.9 Board review of request for amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.9.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.10 § 261a.10 Appeal of adverse determination of request for access or amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.10.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.11 § 261a.11 Restrictions on disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.11.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.12 § 261a.12 Exempt records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.12.md)

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