65-102b. Confidentiality of information concerning noninfectious diseases; disclosure. Information concerning noninfectious diseases obtained by the secretary under K.S.A. 65-102 is confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided in this section. The secretary may disclose information concerning noninfectious diseases obtained under K.S.A. 65-102: (a) Upon the consent, in writing, of the person who is the subject of the information, or if such person is under 18 years of age, by such person's parent or guardian; or (b) upon the request of an organization or scholarly investigator for legitimate research or data collection purposes so long as such information is disclosed in a manner which will not reveal the identity of the persons who are the subject of the information. |