Singapore legislation
Regulation 6
of Intoxicating Substances (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Regulations
Regulation 6
Confidentiality in handling of inmates with AIDS and other sexually transmitted disease
Where, in consequence of any action taken under regulation 5, any person is aware or has reasonable grounds for believing that an inmate has Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or is infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or is suffering from a sexually transmitted disease or is a carrier of that disease, the person shall not disclose any information which may identify the inmate except —
with the consent of the inmate;
in accordance with regulation 5;
when ordered to do so by a court;
to any person who is treating, caring or handling the inmate;
to the victim of a sexual assault by the inmate; or
where such disclosure is allowed under section 20D of the Infectious Diseases Act.