1. (a) As used in this chapter, "confidential information" includes:

   1. (1) personally identifying information;
   2. (2) descriptions of physical appearance;
   3. (3) the case file; and

   4. (4) the case history;

      of a person who seeks, receives, or has received services from a victim advocate.

2. (b) The term does not include:

   1. (1) information disclosed to a victim service provider or a victim advocate if the victim:

      1. (A) files criminal charges;
      2. (B) institutes a civil lawsuit; or

      3. (C) reports allegations of criminal conduct to a law enforcement agency;

         against the victim service provider or victim advocate; and

   2. (2) alleged child abuse or neglect that is required to be reported under IC 31-33 .

As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.8.