Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
HEALTH INFORMATION
Chapter 246-492
Section 246-492-001 - Vital statistics data release-Purpose and scope
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-492-001
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
Vital records data is used by government agencies, tribes, researchers, private entities, media organizations, and individuals for assessment, public health surveillance, and epidemiological study. The rules in this chapter provide the requirements for requesting vital records data from the department.
(1) The rules establish the following:
(a) Application submission
requirements;
(b) Process for
agency to approve or deny requests;
(c) Direct and indirect identifiers for birth
and fetal death records; and
(d)
Fees for data files, analysis, and data requests.
(2) The rules in this chapter do not address the process to request certificates or informational copies of vital records, which has been promulgated in chapter 246-491 WAC.
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