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Court-Ordered Disclosures

The process of disclosing medical records in response to a court order, including the use of redactions and protective orders.

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Jan 27, 2026

What legal and safety exceptions exist for encrypted user content on social platforms (e.g., with subpoenas or warrants)?

Platforms and law create a narrow set of legal and operational routes by which can be accessed: courts can issue warrants for the contents stored by a provider, subpoenas can compel basic subscriber r...

Jan 9, 2026

Have courts in similar U.S. cases ordered release of medical records, and what precedents govern redactions?

Courts routinely order production of medical records in U.S. litigation but typically require redactions or other safeguards to protect third‑party privacy; federal rules, HIPAA’s subpoena standards, ...