Confidentiality of IDE Information

20.4 – Confidentiality of IDE Information (Rev. 198, Issued: 11-06-14, Effective: 01-01-15, Implementation: 01-05-15) Contractors may not release claims information or information received that is proprietary in nature to the sponsor (e.g., a manufacturer). Since the IDE number as well as other information will be necessary to process claims, the contractor must take appropriate action to ensure that the confidentiality of the information is protected. Because this information is proprietary in nature, the contractor may not release it under the Freedom of Information Act.