purposes. The department may authorize the use of registry
information in journal articles and other print and Internet-
based publications. Data made available under this subsection
shall include, but shall not be limited to, raw, de-
identified data, cancer incidence statistics and trends and
other findings identified based on the department's review of
registry data.
(2) The department shall periodically review the
registry to identify and implement improvements to registry
infrastructure and Statewide monitoring of cancer incidence
data and to develop a strategy for increasing awareness of
the registry and maximizing the voluntary reporting of
information to the registry.
(3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to
authorize the disclosure of any confidential or personal
identifying information.
(e) Reporting.--Beginning one year after the effective date
of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the department
shall submit a report to the Governor and to the General
Assembly concerning its findings regarding trends in cancer
incidence among firefighters in this Commonwealth, including any
recommendations for reducing the cancer rate and risk factors
for developing cancer among firefighters and recommendations for
legislative, administrative or other action as may be
appropriate to reduce cancer incidence among firefighters or to
improve the functioning of, and participation in, the registry.
(f) Confidentiality of information.--Names and individual
identification data collected under this section shall not be
disclosed unless required by law, and nothing in this section
shall be construed to require disclosure of any private or
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