Md. Code Regs. 14.09.16.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 14.09.16.17 - Sociological Information

A. For purposes of this regulation, "sociological information" means:

(1) Social Security number;

(2) Personal street address;

(3) Personal phone number;

(4) Personal email address; and

(5) Date of birth.

B. Except for use in carrying out the custodian's governmental functions or except as further provided in §C of this regulation, a custodian may not disclose under the Act, and shall deny a request for inspection or copying of, any part of a public record that contains sociological information relating to an individual.

C. A custodian may disclose sociological information:

(1) To other public employees in the performance of their public duties;

(2) To parties to a claim filed with the Commission;

(3) To the person in interest or the agent or representative of the person in interest;

(4) With the consent of the person in interest;

(5) Pursuant to a duly issued subpoena;

(6) Pursuant to a court order;

(7) If disclosure is otherwise required by law; or

(8) If the Chairman or the Commission determines the disclosure to be in the public interest.

Md. Code Regs. 14.09.16.17

Regulation .17 adopted effective 48:20 Md. R. 890, eff. 10/18/2021