Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

There have been recent, well-publicized breaches of confidentiality with the HIV/AIDS surveillance system in the state of Florida. Has anything like these ever occurred in Illinois?

April 26, 2017AIDS breaches confidentiality Florida recent State surveillance system well-publicized

0

Posted

There have been recent, well-publicized breaches of confidentiality with the HIV/AIDS surveillance system in the state of Florida. Has anything like these ever occurred in Illinois?

1 Answer

0

Posted

No, there have been no known breaches of confidential HIV/AIDS databases in Illinois. State law protects people living with HIV/AIDS against unauthorized disclosures of their HIV-positive status. Anyone suspected of disclosing an individual’s HIV-positive status without that individual’s consent can be charged with a criminal felony. State law also protects HIV/AIDS surveillance records from subpoena in a court of law.