KRS 304.47-060: Immunity of informant and of department employees.

(1) In the absence of malice, fraud, or gross negligence, a person shall not be subject to

civil liability for libel, slander, or any other relevant tort by virtue of filing reports or

furnishing other information required by this chapter or requested by the d ivision or

its authorized representative. No civil cause of action of any nature shall arise

against the person:

(a) For any information relating to suspected fraudulent insurance acts furnished

to or received from law enforcement officials, their agents, or employees;

(b) For any information relating to suspected fraudulent insurance acts furnished

to or received from other persons subject to the provisions of this subtitle,

including those designated by KRS 304.47-080;

(c) For any information furnished to or received from the Department of Workers'

Claims, its agents, or employees;

(d) For any information furnished in reports to the commissioner or the National

Association of Insurance Commissioners; or

(e) For any information relating to suspected fraudul ent insurance acts furnished

to or received from the National Insurance Crime Bureau or its successor

organization.

(2) The commissioner or any employee or agent of the department shall not be subject

to civil liability for libel, slander, or any other rel evant tort. No civil cause of action

shall exist against these persons by virtue of the execution of official activities or

duties of the commissioner or the division or by virtue of the publication of any

report or bulletin related to the official activities or duties of the commissioner.

(3) This subtitle shall not abrogate or modify any common law or statutory privilege or

immunity enjoyed by any person.