Or. Admin R. 407-014-0060 - Uses and Disclosures of Protected Information for Research Purposes

All disclosures of protected health information for research purposes are subject to state and federal law.  The Department of Human Services can use and disclose de-identified information for research purposes.  The Department may use or disclose individual information for research with a specific, written authorization from the individual.  The Department may use or disclose an individual’s information for research without a written authorization if the Institutional Review Board waives the authorization requirement.  The Department, because it is a public health authority, can use or disclose individual information without authorization in order to prevent or control disease, for public health surveillance activities, or for Department studies for quality assurance purposes.