All genetic information obtained before or after the effective date of this chapter must be confidential and must not be disclosed to a third party in a manner that allows identification of the individual tested without first obtaining the written informed consent of that individual or a person legally authorized to consent on behalf of the individual, except that genetic information may be disclosed without consent:

1. (1) as necessary for the purpose of a criminal or death investigation, a criminal or judicial proceeding, an inquest, or a child fatality review, or for purposes of the State DNA Database established by Section 23-3-610;
2. (2) to determine the paternity of a person pursuant to Section 20-7-954;
3. (3) pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction specifically ordering disclosure of the genetic information;
4. (4) where genetic information concerning a deceased individual will assist in medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent;
5. (5) to a law enforcement or other authorized agency for the purpose of identifying a person or a dead body; or

6. (6) as specifically authorized or required by a state or federal statute.

   A provider of accident and health insurance may not require a person to consent to the disclosure of genetic information to the insurer as a condition for obtaining accident and health insurance.