W. Va. Code R. § 17-3-23
Telepsychology is defined as the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies. Telecommunication technologies include but are not limited to telephone, mobile devices, interactive videoconferencing, email, chat, text and internet. Technologies may augment traditional in-person services or be used as stand-alone services. Psychologists assume responsibility to continually assess both their professional and technical competence when providing telepsychology services. Psychologists both understand and inform their clients of the limits to confidentiality and risks to the possible access or disclosure of confidential data and information that may occur during service delivery. Psychologists shall be mindful of potential threats to the security of client information. Psychologists shall take reasonable steps to ensure that security measures are in place for protecting and controlling access to client data. Psychologists shall meet additional Tele-Psychology requirements as promulgated by the Board via Board motions and/or policy statements. Psychologists can also use the Tele-Psychology guidelines of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) and the American Psychological Association (APA). Psychologists shall use these for guidance, but the board rules, requirements, and policy statements shall prevail.
W. Va. Code R. § 17-3-23