§ 39-21.1-17. Confidentiality of calls.
All telephone calls and telephone call transmissions received pursuant to this chapter and all tapes containing records of telephone calls shall remain confidential and used only for the purpose of handling emergency calls and for public safety purposes as may be needed for law enforcement, fire, medical, rescue or other emergency services. The calls shall not be released to any other parties without the written consent of the caller whose voice is recorded, or upon order of the court.
History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 180, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act
Section 39-21.1-2. - Short title.
Section 39-21.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 39-21.1-4. - Confidentiality.
Section 39-21.1-5. - Establishment of 911 service.
Section 39-21.1-6. - Other agencies — E-911 authority.
Section 39-21.1-7. - Methods of handling emergency telephone calls.
Section 39-21.1-8. - Emergency services included in system.
Section 39-21.1-9. - Pay telephones, dialing without a coin.
Section 39-21.1-10. - Development of a statewide plan and technical standards.
Section 39-21.1-11. - System coordination.
Section 39-21.1-12. - Enforcement of compliance by judicial proceedings.
Section 39-21.1-14. - E-911 surcharge and first response surcharge.
Section 39-21.1-15. - Severability.
Section 39-21.1-16. - Providing false information.