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Privacy Policy

Pursuant to Government Code Section 11019.9, all departments and agencies of the State of California shall enact and maintain a permanent privacy policy, in adherence with the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Civil Code Section 1798 et seq.), that includes, but not necessarily limited to, the following principles:

  • Personally identifiable information may only be obtained through lawful means.
  • The purposes for which personally identifiable data are collected shall be specified at or prior to the time of collection, and any subsequent use of the data shall be limited to and consistent with the fulfillment of those purposes previously specified.
  • Personal data may not be disclosed, made available, or otherwise used for a purpose other than those specified, except with the consent of the subject of the data, or as required by law or regulation.
  • Personal data collected shall be relevant to the purpose for which it is needed.
  • All personal information collected and maintained by the Agency and its subdivisions is secured against loss, damage, modification or unauthorized disclosure. The Agency and its subdivisions use multiple technological and procedural approaches to protect against unauthorized disclosure of this information pursuant to current law and practice. These practices and policies are reviewed regularly.

Should you need further information or have questions about the privacy or security of personally identifiable data maintained by the Agency and its subdivisions, please contact:

John McCarthy
Information Security Officer
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
1700 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 327-6724
Email John McCarthy

Gayle Hirahara
Privacy Officer
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
1700 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-323-1865
Email Gayle Hirahara