Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-6.14

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 650-6.14 - Personally identifiable information

This rule describes the nature and extent of personally identifiable information which is collected, maintained, and retrieved by the agency by personal identifier in record systems as defined in rule 6.1(153,147,22). For each record system, this rule describes the legal authority for the collection of that information, the means of storage of that information and indicates whether a data processing system matches, collates, or permits the comparison of personally identifiable information in one record system with personally identifiable information in another record system. The record systems maintained by the agency are:

(1)Information on nonlicensee investigation files maintained by the board. This information is collected by the board pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code sections 147.2, 147.83, 147.84, 147.85, and 147.93. This information is stored on paper only. This information is a public record except to the extent that certain information may be exempt from disclosure under Iowa Code section 22.7 or other provisions of law.

(2)Information in complaint, compliance, and investigative files maintained by the board for the purposes of discipline. This information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code sections 153.33, 272C.3, and 272C.9. This information is stored electronically and on paper. This information is required to be kept confidential pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.6(4). However, information may be released to the licensee or registrant once a disciplinary proceeding is commenced by the filing of a formal statement of charges and the notice of hearing.

(3)Records of board disciplinary hearings. These records contain information about licensees and persons under the board's jurisdiction who are subject of a board disciplinary proceeding or other action. This information is collected by the board pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code sections 153.23 and 153.33, and chapter 272C. This information is stored electronically and on paper. These records may also contain the following:

a. Formal charges and notices of hearings and final written decisions imposing sanctions, including informal stipulations and settlements. This information is collected by the board pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code sections 153.23 and 153.33 and chapter 272C. This information is stored electronically and on paper. This information is a public record pursuant to Iowa Code sections 272C.5 and 272C.6.

b. Court reporter notes, tape recordings, exhibits, pleadings, motions, orders, and other documents that constitute the record in a disciplinary hearing. If a hearing is closed pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.6(1), the record is confidential under Iowa Code section 21.5(4). This information is collected by the board pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code sections 153.23 and 153.33, and chapter 272C. This information is stored on recorder tape or paper only.

(4)Continuing education records. These records contain educational information about persons registered or licensed by the board. This information is collected pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code section 272C.2. This information is stored on paper only.

(5)Sponsors of continuing education. These records contain information concerning continuing education sponsors, annual reports, recertification forms, courses, and attendance sheets. This information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.2. This information is stored on paper only.

(6)Application records. These records contain information about applicants which may include name, address, telephone number, social security number, place of birth, date of birth, education, certifications, examinations with scores, character references, fingerprints, diplomas and any additional information the board may request. This information is collected by the board pursuant to Iowa Code sections 147.2, 153.21, 153.22, and 153.37 to 153.39. This information is stored electronically and on paper. The personal information contained in these records may be confidential in whole or in part pursuant to Iowa Code sections 147.21(1) to 147.21(3), 22.7(1), and 22.7(19) or other provisions of law.

(7)Examination records. These records contain examination information and scores for any of the following examinations: Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations; Joint Commission on National Dental Hygiene Examinations; Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Inc. examinations; Iowa jurisprudence examinations; state radiography examinations; state dental examinations; state dental hygiene examinations; and state dental assistant registration examinations. This information is collected by the board pursuant to Iowa Code sections 147.21 and 147.34. This information is stored electronically and on paper. The information contained in these records is confidential in part pursuant to Iowa Code sections 147.21(2), 147.21(3), 22.7(1), and 22.7(19).

(8)Licensure, registration, permit or certification records. These records contain information about currently, previously, or reinstated licensed dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This information includes name of license, registration, permit or certificate holder, license, registration, permit or certificate number, date issued, current renewal status and current address. This information is collected by the board pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code sections 136C.2, 147.2, 147.10, 153.22, 153.23, and 153.30. This information is stored electronically and on paper.

(9)Personnel files. The agency maintains files containing information about employees, families and dependents, and applicants for positions with the agency. The files include payroll records, biographical information, medical information relating to disability, performance reviews and evaluations, disciplinary information, information required for tax withholding, information concerning employee benefits, affirmative action reports, and other information concerning the employer-employee relationship. Some of this information is confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(11).

(10)Compliance reports. These records contain information about dentists and their dental facilities which are inspected to determine compliance with board regulations including the use of parenteral sedation, general anesthesia, or nitrous oxide by dentists in dental facilities. This information is collected by the board pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code section 153.20. The information contained in these reports is confidential in whole or in part pursuant to Iowa Code sections 22.7(5), 272C.3, and 272C.6(4). This information is stored electronically and on paper.

(11)Litigation files. These files or records contain information regarding litigation or anticipated litigation, which includes judicial and administrative proceedings. The records include briefs, depositions, docket sheets, documents, correspondence, attorney notes, memoranda, research materials, witness information, investigation materials, information compiled under the direction of the attorney, and case management records. The files contain materials which are confidential as attorney work product and attorney-client communications. Some materials are confidential under other applicable provisions of law or because of a court order. Persons wishing copies of pleadings and other documents filed in litigation should obtain these from the clerk of the appropriate court which maintains the official copy.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-6.14