Florida S1686 makes records and personal information in the Parkinson’s Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements.

Florida S1686 amends the state statutes to make records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson’s Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements. This includes personal medical information that, if disclosed, would violate federal patient privacy laws. The exemption allows for release with written consent, contact for epidemiological investigation, and data-sharing agreements with other governmental agencies or entities for medical or scientific research purposes.

Florida S1686 makes records and personal information in the Parkinson’s Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements.

Florida S1686 amends the state statutes to make records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson’s Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements. This includes personal medical information that, if disclosed, would violate federal patient privacy laws. The exemption allows for release with written consent, contact for epidemiological investigation, and data-sharing agreements with other governmental agencies or entities for medical or scientific research purposes.