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Effective Date: OCTOBER 1, 2024

At The Social Worker Agency, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, employees, and all individuals who engage with our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to provide social work services. This may include:

• Name, address, phone number, email

• Date of birth, gender, marital status

• Health information, including medical history

• Employment, educational, and financial details

• Case history and any other relevant personal data

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To assess and provide social work services

• To communicate with clients and their representatives

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• To improve and personalize our services

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3. Sharing of Information

We only share personal information under the following circumstances:

• With consent from the client or their legal guardian

• With healthcare providers or other service agencies, as necessary

• When required by law or court orders

• To protect the rights and safety of clients and the agency

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4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes implementing security measures such as encryption, secure storage, and access controls.

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5. Client Rights

Clients have the following rights regarding their personal information:

• Access to their personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Withdraw consent for certain uses of their data

• Request deletion of their data, subject to legal obligations

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

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7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we will notify clients of significant changes.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

 

 

The Social Worker Agency
908 W. Judge Perez Dr. Ste. D

Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: 504-900-1965

Fax: 504-900-1966
tonja.jackson@thesocialworkagency.com

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