R4-26-109. General Provisions Regarding Telepractice

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, a licensee who provides psychological service or supervision by telepractice to a client or patient or supervisee located outside Arizona shall comply with not only A.R.S. § 36-3602 and this Chapter but also the laws and rules of the jurisdiction in which the client or patient or supervisee is located. B. Before providing psychological service or supervision by telepractice, a licensee shall establish competence in use of telepractice that conforms to prevailing standards of scientific and professional knowledge. C. A licensee who provides psychological service or supervision by telepractice shall maintain competence in use of telepractice through continuing education, consultation, or other procedures designed to address changing technology used in telepractice. D. A licensee who provides psychological service or supervision by telepractice shall take all reasonable steps to ensure confidential communications stored electronically cannot be recovered or accessed by an unauthorized person when the licensee disposes of electronic equipment or data.