Section 19
To Maintain Confidentiality
(1) The licensed health institution or licensed health worker shall have to keep confidential all records, information, documents related to reproductive health of the pregnant woman and counseling and service provided to her.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) the records relating to such information, document and counseling service may be made available on the following conditions:
(a) If information is demanded by the investigation authority or court in course of investigation and hearing of any lawsuit,
(b) If it is required to quote without revealing identity of the related woman for the purpose of study, research or monitoring relating to safe abortion,
(c) If the woman concerned demands herself the records thereof.