| (a) For any public health data request not subject
to an existing agreement with the department, the local public health
entity submits a request to the department using procedures posted
on the department's website.
(b) The local public health entity must provide sufficient
information in its data request for the department to determine if
the data will be used in the provision of essential public health
services.
(c) The department evaluates all requests timely to
ensure the requests are processed as expeditiously and consistently
as department resources allow.
(d) Requests are evaluated on the following criteria:
(1) the public health benefit and purpose of the request;
(2) the privacy of the individuals whose data is requested;
(3) the management of the data by the requestor, including
management of public health data released to the requestor in previous
requests; and
(4) other relevant state and federal laws regarding
the confidentiality of data.
(e) The department may require the local public health
entity to enter into a written agreement before the release of data.
(f) The department notifies a requesting local public
health entity in writing of any denied request and the reason for
the denial.
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