Section 325.9086. Confidentiality of reports.

(1) Except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule, the department shall maintain the confidentiality of all reports of blood lead tests  submitted   to  the department and shall not release reports or information that may be used to directly link the information to a particular individual.

(2)    The department may release reports or information, otherwise protected under subrule (1) of this rule, under any of the following conditions:

(a)    If the department has received written consent from the individual, or from the individual's parent or legal guardian, requesting  the release of information.

(b)     If necessary for law enforcement investigation or prosecution of a property manager, housing commission, or owner of a rental unit under section 5475a, 2004 PA 434, MCL 333.5475a.

(c)    If the director of the department determines that release is crucial to protect the public health against imminent threat or danger.

(d)   As necessary for the department to carry out its duties under 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.

(e)    If necessary for the purpose of research designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge, with documented approval by the department’s institutional review board.

(f)   If necessary for the purpose of public health activities designed to prevent lead poisoning within a community.

(3)    Medical and epidemiological information that is released to a legislative body shall not contain information that identifies a specific individual. Aggregate epidemiological information concerning the public health that is released to the public for informational purposes only shall not contain information that identifies a specific individual.

History: 1997 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2015 AACS.