Epidemiological Studies (Confidentiality) Act 1981
11Publication of results of studies etc.
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11 Publication of results of studies etc.
(1) Nothing in this Act prohibits the publication of conclusions based on, statistics derived from, or particulars of procedures used in, a prescribed study, but such conclusions, statistics or particulars shall not be published in a manner that enables the identification of an individual person (including a deceased person). (2) In this section, publication, in relation to conclusions, statistics or particulars, includes: (a) the divulging or communication to a court of the conclusions, statistics or particulars; and (b) the production to a court of, or the permitting of a court to have access to, a document containing the conclusions, statistics or particulars.