CONFIDENTIALITY & SECURITY
Even though this is not a therapeutic service, confidentiality is still of the utmost importance as personal information may be shared, not only via the initial informational email,
but also in communication via journal entries. For this reason, at no time will any of your personal information acquired through the initial email or through further correspondence
be discussed or documentation be forwarded to others without your consent.
It is important that you are aware that I can disclose your information where there is a legal obligation to do so. I would, however, never do so without informing you of the situation ahead of time. Also, if I feel that you may be a threat to yourself or others, I am ethically required to report this to the authorities only as a means to avert harm. This includes suspicion of child abuse. If you are communicating anonymously, I will make every effort to find out your identity and alert authorities only as a means to avert harm.
It is important to remember that online discussions and correspondence are limited by the security of the technology. Limitations include system breakdown, authorised (e.g., internet service provider system administrator) and unauthorised persons potentially viewing messages.
To assist with maintaining confidentiality, all email correspondence I send you is via secure SSL. However, you are responsible for securing your emails to me.
It is also this need for security that makes creating and aesthetically attractive email troublesome. We value security above aesthetics, but will continue to improve the look of our emails.
It is important that you are aware that I can disclose your information where there is a legal obligation to do so. I would, however, never do so without informing you of the situation ahead of time. Also, if I feel that you may be a threat to yourself or others, I am ethically required to report this to the authorities only as a means to avert harm. This includes suspicion of child abuse. If you are communicating anonymously, I will make every effort to find out your identity and alert authorities only as a means to avert harm.
It is important to remember that online discussions and correspondence are limited by the security of the technology. Limitations include system breakdown, authorised (e.g., internet service provider system administrator) and unauthorised persons potentially viewing messages.
To assist with maintaining confidentiality, all email correspondence I send you is via secure SSL. However, you are responsible for securing your emails to me.
It is also this need for security that makes creating and aesthetically attractive email troublesome. We value security above aesthetics, but will continue to improve the look of our emails.