1. (a) Data requests for research.

   1. (1) Requests for personal cancer data shall be in writing and directed to: Texas Department of Health, Institutional Review Board (IRB), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199.
   2. (2) Written requests for personal data shall meet the submission requirements of the department's IRB before release.
   3. (3) The division may release personal cancer data to state, federal, local, and other public agencies and organizations if approved by the IRB.
   4. (4) The division may release personal cancer data to private agencies, organizations, and associations if approved by the IRB.
   5. (5) The division may release personal cancer data to any other individual or entities for reasons deemed necessary by the department to carry out the intent of the Act if approved by the IRB.

2. (b) Data requests for non-research purposes.

   1. (1) The division may provide reports containing personal data back to the respective reporting entity from records previously submitted to the division from each respective reporting entity for the purposes of case management and administrative studies. These reports will not be released to any other entity.
   2. (2) The division may release personal data to other bureaus of the department, provided that the disclosure is required or authorized by law. All communications of this nature shall be clearly labeled "Confidential" and will follow established departmental internal protocols and procedures.
   3. (3) The division may release personal data to the department's Cancer Registry Program personnel headquartered in public health regions or public health departments to facilitate the collection, editing, and analysis of cancer registry data for the respective geographic area. All communications of this nature shall be clearly labeled "Confidential" and will follow established departmental internal protocols and procedures.
   4. (4) The division may release personal cancer data to state, federal, local, and other public agencies and organizations in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
   5. (5) The division may release personal cancer data to any other individual or entities for reasons deemed necessary by the board to carry out the intent of the Act and in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
   6. (6) A person who submits a valid authorization for release of an individual cancer record shall have access to review or obtain copies of the information described in the authorization for release.

Source Note:The provisions of this §91.12 adopted to be effective November 7, 2002, 27 TexReg 10387.