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Can I collect device information from participants in Rhode Island? What are the requirements?

To collect device information from participants in Rhode Island, you must comply with the state’s confidentiality protections and data privacy laws. The Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 5-37.7 and 216 RICR 10-10-6.5 provide confidentiality protections for patient participants in the Health Information Exchange (HIE) [2.1]. The HIE allows patients to obtain a copy of their confidential health information by submitting a valid and authenticated request to access the HIE record via the methods made available by the RHIO. Patients also have the right to opt-out of having their health information disclosed to healthcare providers through the HIE at any time by submitting an Opt-Out form to the RHIO [2.1].

However, it is unclear from your query what type of device information you are referring to and the context in which it will be collected. If you are collecting device information from participants in the context of a law enforcement agency, you may be eligible for an Implementation or Expansion Grant under the Rhode Island Body-Worn Camera Program [4.1][4.2].

If you are collecting device information from participants in the context of a pharmacy, you may be exempt from reporting the dispensing of schedules II, III, IV, V, and opioid antagonists to the prescription drug monitoring program if you do not have a Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) [1.2].

Please provide more specific information about the type of device information you are collecting and the context in which it will be collected for a more accurate response.

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