A clinic reports to Public Health the numbers of cases of sexually transmitted infections in the past year. What is this an example of?

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The clinic reporting the numbers of cases of sexually transmitted infections to Public Health is an exception to confidentiality, as it is necessary for public health purposes to track and control the spread of disease. However, personal identifying information is not shared in these reports.

A Clinic Reports to Public Health the Numbers of Cases