Section 144-279-7.0 - PROGRAM'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL DATA7.1 All data reported to the Program, which contains either direct or indirectly individually identifiable information shall be confidential and is not considered a public record.7.2 Any report produced from data collection will be in a form that does not allow direct or indirect identification of individuals.7.3 Information submitted to the Maine Newborn Hearing Program shall only be available to qualified organizations or individuals with a documented history of scientific research, or other researchers determined to be appropriate by the Program. All information shall be subject to confidentiality agreements as deemed appropriate by the Program.7.4 A standard Institutional Review Board process conforming to all applicable state and federal laws is required for any proposed research plan that involves the use of any Maine Newborn Hearing Program data. Approval by the Maine Bureau of Health Institutional Review Board must be documented prior to the release of any data.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 279, § 7.0