South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-114 - South Carolina Birth Defects Program
Section 61-114.D - Data Usage
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
1. Unless otherwise provided by law, all reports generated by the Department containing birth defects data will be publicly disclosed in aggregate form only. No identifying information will be publicly released by the Department.
2. Birth defect data may be used by the Department, its agents, partners and contractors, to facilitate optimal treatment services for affected children and families.
3. Any entity or person wishing to conduct research using this data must comply with the Department's procedures, including review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
4. The Department may negotiate and enter into agreements and contracts with state and federal agencies, other states, universities, genetic centers and other parties, as appropriate, in order to facilitate operation of the program. These agreements and contracts may include the release of identifying data to enable the other entity to offer families assistance for prevention of recurrence of birth defects.
