- (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.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-11B-1, et seq.; 22-2-2.
History: New Rule: Filed October 21, 1997; effective November 25, 1997.