IV. Use or Disclosure Permitted by Public Policy or Law without your Authorization

A. Law Enforcement Purposes: The agency will disclose your PHI for law enforcement purposes as required by law, such as responding to a court order or subpoena, identifying a criminal suspect or a missing person, or providing information about a crime victim or criminal conduct.

Required by Law: The agency will disclose PHI about you when required by federal, state or local law to make reports or other disclosures. The agency also will make disclosures for judicial and administrative proceedings such as lawsuits or other disputes in response to a court order or subpoena. The agency will disclose your medical information to government agencies concerning victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence. The agency will report drug diversion and information related to fraudulent prescription activity to law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Specialized government functions will warrant the use and disclosure of PHI. These government functions will include military and veteran's activities, national security and intelligence activities, and protective services for the President and others. The agency will make certain disclosures that are required in order to comply with workers' compensation or similar programs.