R436-17-5. Confidentiality Requirements

Researchers shall abide by the confidentiality requirements specified in the Researcher's Confidentiality Agreement. Failure to observe the confidentiality requirements shall result in the loss of privilege to access vital records for research purposes and may also result in civil court action pursuant to Section 26-23-5. Vital records information may only be used for the designated research and must be destroyed at the conclusion of the study, or returned to the State Registrar. If the researcher destroys the vital records the State Registrar shall be informed in writing. The information may not be used for other research unless authorized by the State Registrar.