The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, responsible for regulating the training and practice of various rehabilitation professionals in the country. RCI primarily oversees professions like rehabilitation counsellors, special educators, and other related disciplines.
While RCI sets guidelines and regulations for professionals in its purview, it does not directly govern clinical data sharing. Broader data protection laws, medical ethics, and other relevant legislation primarily guide the code and punishment for sharing clinical data in India.
Data protection and privacy in India are governed by the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, which fall under the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette, and Ethics) Regulations, 2002, also provide guidelines on the confidentiality and privacy of medical and clinical data.
Unauthorized sharing of clinical data, especially with sensitive personal information, may lead to legal consequences, such as civil and criminal liabilities, penalties, and compensation claims.
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