Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-6-2-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-6-2-.08 - Confidentiality Of Immunization Registry Information

(1) Immunization data users will consider information in the registry as confidential and thus only access it and provide it when there is a legitimate and professional need to know. When an immunization data user accesses the registry, the only locating data accessible will be such data submitted by that immunization data user.

(2) The identity of other health care providers will only be released to an inquiring health care provider upon receipt by the department of a written release of medical information signed by the individual or his/her parent or legal guardian.

(3) The department can not otherwise release unique locating data to anyone except by subpoena.

Author: Charles H. Woernle, M.D., M.P.H.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-6-2-.08

New Rule: Filed October 21, 1997; effective Novmeber 25, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-11B-1, et seq.; 22-2-2.