Client Rights, Confidentiality & 42 CFR Part 2 covers the rights of clients in substance use treatment and the unusually strict laws protecting their records. Substance use treatment information carries extra federal protection under 42 CFR Part 2 because of the serious consequences a disclosure can cause — to jobs, housing, custody, and legal standing. This course covers client rights under Chapter 245G, what confidentiality means, the laws that apply (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, the Minnesota Health Records Act and data practices), what 42 CFR Part 2 specifically requires, consent and releases, mandatory exceptions, and everyday privacy practices. Confidentiality is a required training topic for SUD staff. The throughline: clients have rights, and their information is protected by the strictest privacy law in health care. Honoring both is essential to safety, trust, and the law.