Iowa Release and Authorization is a form that is used to provide written consent for the sharing of confidential information for a variety of purposes. It is an agreement between two parties, and is often used in the healthcare industry to safeguard patient information. There are two types of Iowa Release and Authorization: General Release and Limited Release. General Release allows for the exchange of confidential information between two parties, while Limited Release specifies the type of information that can be shared. Both forms must be signed by the patient or their legal representative in order for the information to be released.