N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 357.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 357.6 - Confidentiality policy and procedures manual

The New York State Department of Social Services, local social services districts, and other authorized agencies shall disseminate to staff a policy and procedures manual establishing and describing:

(a) responsibilities of staff to safeguard information pursuant to statute, regulation and policy;

(b) procedures for properly informing clients of records collection, access, utilization and dissemination;

(c) policies and practices relating to the safeguarding of confidential information by the agency;

(d) procedures relating to employee access to information; and

(e) disciplinary actions for violations of confidentiality statutes, regulations and policies.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 357.6