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HRS §324-32

When the health department can share health surveillance data

The health department may share statistical health surveillance information if the law allows it. The data can only be used for health analysis, planning, and research. The department may also collect extra information for other agencies and share statistics for research, education, or programs.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Release of information

(a) Consistent with section 324-31 and Public Law 93-380, the department of health may, if not otherwise prohibited by law release statistical records or information relating to the health surveillance program. The materials collected under this part shall only be used for the analysis of health, demographic, socio-economic, environmental and related factors for the evaluation of health problems, health programs, delivery and utilization of medical care, analysis and interpretation of public health trends, forecasting long and short range public health needs and for the determination of programs to meet such needs. (b) The department of health may collect additional information requested by other public or private agencies and may release statistical information from the health surveillance program for research, educational or program purposes to the public or private agencies or individuals.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§324-31 Keeping patient identities private in health studies

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