Section 1537.1.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1537.1.
in effect(a)
A licensee of a residential facility serving adults that has internet service shall provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other device, that can support real-time interactive applications, is equipped with videoconferencing technology,
including microphone and camera functions, and is dedicated for client use.
(b)
A licensee shall ensure the following requirements are met in providing any internet access device for client use:
(1)
The
device shall be available in a manner that allows a client to access it for discussion of personal or confidential information with a reasonable level of personal privacy.
(2)
The device shall be made available to clients in a manner that permits shared access among all clients in the facility during reasonable hours.
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