PURPOSE

This confidentiality agreement is to protect the identity and privacy of our minors/women. Board members, staff, volunteers, and visitors of Shepherd's Watch Foundation encounter personal and sensitive information about our minors/women and to avoid causing them or their families harm, it is very important to refrain from disclosing any information to third parties.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Confidential information should never be discussed in the presence of or shared with or released to third parties, including any files or documents, except under the terms outlined below.

Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Identifying information about the minors/women, including name, address, or phone number.
• Information relating to the minors/woman’s family.
• Information regarding the minors/woman’s legal status, criminal history, or medical information.
• Any other information that would identify the minor/woman or potentially place them and/or their family members at risk.
• Any information that would disclose the location of our facilities.

TERMS

By signing this Confidentiality Agreement, you agree to the highest ethical standards and to abide by the following provisions:

• All communications between board members/staff, volunteers, and women are confidential
• The board/staff member or volunteer shall not disclose confidential information to a third party without the consent of the Programs Director and the survivor (if at least 18 years of age).
• I understand that as a board/staff member or volunteer, I have a duty to keep a survivor’s information confidential throughout my term as a board/staff member or volunteer, as well as after my employment or volunteer status ends.
• I understand that my failure to abide by the terms of this confidentiality agreement may result in the termination of my participation as a board/staff member or volunteer at Shepherd's Watch Foundation.
• I understand and agree to the terms of this document and I understand my responsibilities as a volunteer or employee. I understand that disclosing the location of the emergency shelter/safe house may result in prosecution, for all parties involved, under the following felony statutes in the Texas government code 420.071a-d.