The following is a list of the types of uses and/or disclosures, which do not require consent, authorization or the opportunity to opt out.

1. Disclosure required by law:
PI may be used or disclosed if and to the extent required by law.

2. Public health activities:
PI may be used or disclosed to a public health authority that is authorized by law to collect or receive such information for preventing or controlling disease, injury or disability, including public health issues, vital records, child or adult abuse or neglect; adverse food or drug events, and investigations of work-related illnesses or injuries as required under law.

3. Victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence:
PI may be used or disclosed to a government authority, including a social service or protected service agency, which is investigating a report of abuse, neglect or domestic violence to the extent the disclosure is required or permitted by law.

4. Health oversight activities:
With certain exceptions, PI may be used or disclosed to a health oversight agency for oversight activities authorized by law, including audits, civil, administrative or criminal investigations or proceedings, inspections, licensure or disciplinary actions, or other activities for oversight of the University or other government benefit or regulatory programs (i.e. JCAHO).

5. Judicial and Administrative Proceedings:
PI may be disclosed in the course of a judicial or administrative proceeding in response to an order of a court or administrative tribunal, or a HIPAA compliant subpoena, discovery request or other lawful process.

6. Law Enforcement Purposes:
PI may be disclosed for law enforcement purposes to comply with laws that require the reporting of certain types of wounds or physical injuries.

7. Decedents:
PI regarding decedents may be disclosed to coroners, medical examiners and funeral directors if necessary to carry out the duties of their positions.

8. Threats to Health or Safety:
PI may be used or disclosed under certain circumstances to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual or the public.

9. Specialized Government Functions:
PI may be used or disclosed for specialized government functions such as military and veterans activities, security and intelligence activities, protective services for officials, medical suitability, and to correctional institutions.

10. Workers’ Compensation:
PI may be used or disclosed to the extent required to comply with worker’s compensation and similar programs.