Your personal health information may be disclosed if the organization believes that disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or group.

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Under certain circumstances, such as to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or the public, health organizations are permitted to disclose personal health information without the individual's consent. This is in accordance with privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States.

Your Personal Health Information May Be Disclosed If the Organization