D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-505

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 27-505 - CONFIDENTIALITY

505.1

Criminal background check reports obtained under this section shall be confidential and are for the exclusive use of making employment-related determinations under this chapter. Private entities shall not release or otherwise disclose the reports to any person, except when:

(a) Required as one component of an application for employment with the private entity;

(b) Requested by the contracting officer or COTR during an official inspection or investigation;

(c) Ordered by a court;

(d) Authorized by the written consent of the person being investigated;

(e) Otherwise required by the contract; or

(f) Utilized for a corrective or adverse action in a personnel proceeding, including but not limited to, an administrative action under section 502.10.

505.2

An individual who discloses confidential information in violation of this section is guilty of a criminal offense and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-505

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 3490 (May 1, 2009)