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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 15. (a) A person may not disclose or be compelled to disclose information collected under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. This information may not be released or made public on subpoena or otherwise, except under the following circumstances:
(1) Release may be made of the information for statistical purposes if done in a manner that does not identify an individual.
(2) Release may be made of the information with the written consent of all individuals identified in the information released.
(3) Release may be made of the information to the extent necessary to enforce public health laws or to protect the health or life of a named person.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a person who:
(1) is responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining information required to be reported under this chapter; and
(2) recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally discloses or fails to protect information classified as confidential under this section;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) In addition to subsection (b), a public employee who violates this section is subject to discharge or other disciplinary action under the personnel rules of the agency that employs the employee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-41-14-15 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-16-health/in-code-sect-16-41-14-15/
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