(1) A departmental report under section 5703 or 5713, or other compilation of information collected under this part, unless it discloses the identity of an individual who does not consent to the disclosure, is public information, and shall be made available in accordance with the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

    (2) Medical information about an individual that is gathered under this part is confidential and shall be subject to the same requirements of confidentiality as provided in section 2631 for data or records concerning medical research projects.