Establishes the Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act to regulate reportable disease data.

The Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act regulates the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the Rhode Island Department of Health. It defines terms such as "de-identified data" and "line-level data" and outlines confidentiality protections. The act specifies authorized releases of data, including for public health purposes, research, and collaboration with other health authorities. It also restricts the release of line-level data for non-public health purposes and mandates compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

Establishes the Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act to regulate reportable disease data.

The Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act regulates the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the Rhode Island Department of Health. It defines terms such as "de-identified data" and "line-level data" and outlines confidentiality protections. The act specifies authorized releases of data, including for public health purposes, research, and collaboration with other health authorities. It also restricts the release of line-level data for non-public health purposes and mandates compliance with state and federal privacy laws.