048.0051.1.3

Ch. 1, § 3. Confidentiality of Information

Last amended: 2001Length: 161 wordsOfficial source

Cite as Sexually Transmitted Diseases Rules, Ch. 1, § 3

(a) All records pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases are confidential and except as otherwise required by law shall not be disclosed unless the disclosure: (i) Is for statistical purposes and the information is released in a manner that does not reveal personal identifiers; or (ii) Is necessary for the exclusive administration and enforcement of these rules and regu- lations and/or Wyoming State Statutes; or (iii) Is preceded by the written consent of the infected individual specifying where the infor- mation shall be sent; or (iv) Is for notification of health care employees as necessary to protect life and health. (v) Is pursuant to a civil action for negligent or intentional infection of or exposure to a sexually transmitted disease. (vi) Is pursuant to a criminal prosecution for the criminal infection of or exposure to a sexually transmitted disease. (b) The Health Officer and/or qualified Designee shall have access to medical records and other information pertaining to individuals covered by W.S. 35-4-107.
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