Participants must follow all applicable state and federal law when sharing Health and Social Services Information (HSSI) in accordance with the Data Exchange Framework Data Sharing Agreement. What laws apply during an Exchange may depend on the organization providing the HSSI, the organization receiving the information, the type of HSSI being Exchanged, the purpose for Exchange, and where the organization providing the HSSI obtained the information from. Please consult with your legal counsel to better understand what laws apply to the HSSI your organization is Exchanging. For more guidance on state and federal laws that affect Disclosure and sharing of health information, please see HCAI’s Data Exchange Framework Policies and Procedures, DHCS’ Data Sharing Authorization Guidance, and CalHHS’ State Health Information Guidance (SHIG).