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007.40.1-VI. Confidentiality

AR ADC 007.40.1-VIArkansas Administrative CodeEffective: September 27, 2021

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 40. Center for Public Health Practice
Rule 1. Rules Pertaining to the Arkansas Cancer Registry
Effective: September 27, 2021
Ark. Admin. Code 007.40.1-VI
Formerly cited as AR ADC 007.15.9-VI
007.40.1-VI. Confidentiality
Currentness
A. All information reported to the ACCR shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed under any circumstances except:
1. To other state cancer registries or federal organizations with which the Department has data sharing agreements that ensure confidentiality;
2. To Department officials and its agents who are obligated to keep such information confidential; and
3. For Department approved cancer research under specific conditions where names and identities of the individuals are appropriately protected, and when such research is conducted for the purpose of cancer prevention, control and treatment.
B. Protection of Patient Identifying Information Obtained by Special Studies and Other Research Studies.
1. All identifying information such as records of interviews, questionnaires, reports, statements, notes and memoranda that are procured or prepared by employees or agents of the Arkansas Central Cancer Registry shall be used solely for statistical, scientific and medical research purposes and shall be held strictly confidential by the ACCR. This applies also to identifying information procured by any other person, agency, or organization, including public or private colleges and universities acting jointly with the ACCR in connection with special cancer studies and health research investigations.

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Amended March 1, 2012; Sept. 27, 2021.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.40.1-VI, AR ADC 007.40.1-VI
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