(a) In general A person, other than the examinee, may not disclose information obtained during a polygraph test, except as provided in this section. (b) Permitted disclosures A polygraph examiner may disclose information acquired from a polygraph test only to— (1) the examinee or any other person specifically designated in writing by the examinee; (2) the employer that requested the test; or (3) any court, governmental agency, arbitrator, or mediator, in accordance with due process of law, pursuant to an order from a court of competent jurisdiction. (c) Disclosure by employer An employer (other than an employer described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 2006 of this title ) for whom a polygraph test is conducted may disclose information from the test only to— (1) a person in accordance with subsection (b); or (2) a governmental agency, but only insofar as the disclosed information is an admission of criminal conduct. ( Pub. L. 100–347, § 9 , June 27, 1988 , 102 Stat. 652 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective 6 months after June 27, 1988 , except that rules and regulations shall be issued not later than 90 days after June 27, 1988 , see section 11 of Pub. L. 100–347 , set out as a note under section 2001 of this title . CFR Title Parts 29 801