Student Guidance and Counseling Act Article 17

Personnel involved in student counseling work are not permitted to disclose any information or confidential information they have about other persons which they have obtained in the course of performing their duties, and they are bound by a duty of confidentiality. This restriction does not apply, however, where disclosure is required under the provisions of another law or regulation or when taking action to avert an imminent crisis or danger.The personnel referred to in the previous paragraph shall also strictly abide by professional ethical standards and protect the rights and benefits of students receiving professional guidance and counseling services.