Section 17-601-2 - Maintenance of records(a) The department of human services, benefit, employment and support services division (DHS-BESSD), shall keep records to document information acquired about applicants and recipients in the administration of financial assistance, food stamp, and support services programs.(b) This information shall: (1) Substantiate the expenditure of public funds;(2) Be kept in confidential records and files of the DHS-BESSD; and(3) Not be subject to any other law permitting inspection of public records.(c) The applicant or recipient shall have a right to privacy and shall be informed in writing about the confidential nature of the information acquired, except as noted in section 17-601-3(c).[Eff 7/19/82; am and comp 3/19/93; am 8/1/94; am and comp 7/18/05] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-10, 346-14; 42 U.S.C. §601 - 610) (Imp: HRS § 346-10; 42 U.S.C. §601 - 610; 45 C.F.R. §§205.50, 205.60, 1391.3)