(1) The department shall compile, analyze, and evaluate the information and data submitted to the registry.
(2) All information obtained from or concerning a veteran or an individual on the registry shall be confidential; except that release may be made of such information for statistical purposes in a manner such that no individual person can be identified.
(3) A physician or other qualified health care professional, a hospital, or medical facility that complies with the provisions of this part 19 shall not be held civilly or criminally liable for providing information required by this part 19.