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New York Consolidated Laws, Civil Practice Law and Rules - CVP § 4507. Psychologist

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The confidential relations and communications between a psychologist registered under the provisions of article one hundred fifty-three of the education law and his client are placed on the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client, and nothing in such article shall be construed to require any such privileged communications to be disclosed.

A client who, for the purpose of obtaining insurance benefits, authorizes the disclosure of any such privileged communication to any person shall not be deemed to have waived the privilege created by this section.  For purposes of this section:

1. “person” shall mean any individual, insurer or agent thereof, peer review committee, public or private corporation, political subdivision, government agency, department or bureau of the state, municipality, industry, co-partnership, association, firm, trust, estate or any other legal entity whatsoever;  and

2. “insurance benefits” shall include payments under a self-insured plan.

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