Washington HB2685 establishes tribal data sovereignty principles for state agencies.

Washington HB2685 mandates that state agencies use and share tribal data in accordance with tribal data sovereignty principles. These principles include tribes having the same or enhanced access to state data as other public health jurisdictions. The bill also requires state agencies to consult with tribes on data sharing, analysis, reporting, and interpretation. Additionally, it exempts tribal data from public disclosure and mandates reporting of notifiable conditions to tribal health jurisdictions.

Washington HB2685 establishes tribal data sovereignty principles for state agencies.

Washington HB2685 mandates that state agencies use and share tribal data in accordance with tribal data sovereignty principles. These principles include tribes having the same or enhanced access to state data as other public health jurisdictions. The bill also requires state agencies to consult with tribes on data sharing, analysis, reporting, and interpretation. Additionally, it exempts tribal data from public disclosure and mandates reporting of notifiable conditions to tribal health jurisdictions.