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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A report required by section 23-07-02.1 and held by the department of health and human services is confidential information. The information may not be disclosed, shared with any agency or institution, or made public, upon subpoena, search warrant, discovery proceedings, or otherwise, except that:
1. Disclosure may be made of medical or epidemiological information for statistical purposes in a manner such that no individual person can be identified;
2. Disclosure may be made of medical or epidemiological information to the extent necessary to enforce section 23-07-02.1 and this section and related rules concerning the treatment, control, and investigation of human immunodeficiency virus infection by public health officials; or
3. Disclosure may be made of medical or epidemiological information to medical personnel to the extent necessary to protect the health or life of any individual.
No officer or employee of the department of health and human services may be examined in any judicial, executive, legislative, or other proceeding regarding the existence or content of any individual's report retained by the department under section 23-07-02.1.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-07-02.2. Confidentiality of reports - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-23-health-and-safety/nd-cent-code-sect-23-07-02-2/
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