(a) The PDMD and all information contained in the PDMD and any records maintained by the Department, or by an entity contracting with the Department, that is submitted to, maintained, or stored as a part of the PDMD is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Virgin Islands Public Records Act, 3 V.I.C. § 881 et. seq.
(b) The Department shall establish regulations to ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of patients are maintained and that patient information collected, recorded, transmitted, and stored is protected and not disclosed to persons except as provided for in this subchapter.