Mental Health Act Article 39
Without consent by a patient, audio, video, or film recording of the patient is prohibited, and the name or domicile (residence) of the patient may not be reported either. In the case of a severe patient, the consent of their guardian must be obtained.Within the necessary scope to ensure patient safety, mental health care institutions may install monitoring devices without being limited by the provisions of the preceding Paragraph, but the patients shall be informed. For severe patients, their protectors or family members shall also be informed.
中文原文 精神衛生法第39條
未經病人同意者，不得對病人錄音、錄影或攝影，並不得報導其姓名或住（居）所；於嚴重病人，應經其保護人同意。
精神照護機構於保障病人安全之必要範圍內，設置監看設備，不受前項規定之限制，但應告知病人；於嚴重病人，並應告知其保護人或家屬。
精神照護機構於保障病人安全之必要範圍內，設置監看設備，不受前項規定之限制，但應告知病人；於嚴重病人，並應告知其保護人或家屬。