10:5-47. Conditions for disclosure of genetic information
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8. a. Regardless of the manner of receipt or the source of genetic information, including information received from an individual, a person may not disclose or be compelled, by subpoena or any other means, to disclose the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed or to disclose genetic information about the individual in a manner that permits identification of the individual, unless:
(1)Disclosure is necessary for the purposes of a criminal or death investigation or a criminal or juvenile proceeding;
(2)Disclosure is necessary to determine paternity in accordance with the provisions of section 11 of P.L.1983, c.17 (C.9:17-48);
(3)Disclosure is authorized by order of a court of competent jurisdiction;
(4)Disclosure is made pursuant to the provisions of the "DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994," P.L.1994, c.136 (C.53:1-20.17 et seq.);
(5)Disclosure is authorized by the tested individual or the tested individual's representative by signing a consent which complies with the requirements of the Department of Health and Senior Services;
(6)Disclosure is for the purpose of furnishing genetic information relating to a decedent for medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent;
(7)Disclosure is for the purpose of identifying bodies;
(8)Disclosure is pursuant to newborn screening requirements established by State or federal law;
(9)Disclosure is authorized by federal law for the identification of persons; or
(10)Disclosure is by an insurer pursuant to the requirements of P.L.1985, c.179 (C.17:23A-1 et seq.).
b. The provisions of this section apply to any subsequent disclosure by any person after another person has disclosed genetic information or the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed.
L.1996,c.126,s.8.