If a team member discloses a patient's personal information to any unauthorized person, this is a direct violation of the

code of ethics.
dental jurisprudence regulations.
HIPAA law.
dental malpractice act.

HIPAA law.

Rationale: HIPAA law – This is a federal law that prohibits the discussion of personal medical treatment of any kind with any unauthorized person. An authorized person would include someone that the patient has specifically designated in writing.