Will the DIS tell my partners that I provided their information?

No. A DIS will never disclose your information to any of your partners, including your name, gender, or when they may have been exposed. All information discussed during Partner Services is confidential and protected by HIPAA.

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1. What are Partner Services?
2. How do I know this is not a scam?
3. Why is the DIS asking for my birthday?
4. Will the DIS tell my partners that I provided their information?
5. Can I tell my partners myself?
6. If I have been treated, why do I (or a DIS) need to tell my partners they may have been exposed?
7. Why are my partners any of the health department’s business?
8. A DIS told me I may have been exposed to an STI—why can’t I know who named me?