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HIPAA Privacy Rule: Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness - A Decision Tool

NO, the recipient of the information is not a public health authority
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the public health authority is not authorized by law to collect or receive the information for public health purposes.

If the recipient of the information is not a public health authority authorized by law to collect or receive the information, there still may be some limited circumstances in which the disclosure can be made. Click here for other permitted disclosures.

    CAUTION - The disclosure may be made if ...

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