Section 400.254. Confidential nature of records.

 (1)  The  following  information  concerning   applicants  and recipients of rehabilitation services shall be considered as confidential in nature:

(a)   Names and addresses of applicants and recipients, as well as lists of the names and addresses of applicants and recipients.

(b)    Data contained in applications, reports of investigations, reports of medical examinations, cancelled assistance warrants,   correspondence,  and records concerning the condition or circumstances of any person from or about whom information is obtained, and including all  such information regardless of whether it is recorded.

(c)   Records of agency evaluations of such information.

(2)   Information of a confidential nature may be released to agencies and persons if such information is necessary to secure or provide services for clients. This will be done only after such agencies or persons  have been informed that:

(a)   The  confidential  nature  of  the   information   furnished   must  be preserved.

(b)   The information furnished must be used only for the purpose for which it is made available, and after assurance has been given that proper steps will be taken to safeguard   the   confidential   nature   of  the information furnished.

History: 1954 AC.