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Clinical notes and records for therapists in India

Writing, keeping and sharing therapy notes and intake records in India: what to record, for how long and who may read it.

• How long should therapists in India keep client notes?No Indian law fixes how long a psychologist or counsellor keeps session notes. What the DPDP Act, MHCA and tax law say, and how to choose a period you can defend.Guide · Clinical notes · Privacy & DPDP · Updated 23 October 2026
• Who in a therapy clinic should be able to read session notes?Who in a therapy clinic needs to read session notes, why the front desk should not, and whether shared documents and note apps are a safe place to keep them.Guide · Clinical notes · Privacy & DPDP · Updated 23 October 2026
• What should a therapy intake and consent form include in India?What to ask on a therapy intake form in India, what the consent part must explain under the DPDP Act, the limits of confidentiality, minors, and what not to collect.Guide · Clinical notes · Privacy & DPDP · Updated 23 October 2026
• How should therapists in India store client notes under the DPDP Act?What the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its 2025 Rules ask of therapists who keep session notes, when the duties start, and a practical checklist.Guide · Privacy & DPDP · Clinical notes · Updated 23 October 2026