N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 182-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 182-1.6 - Confidentiality

(a) The disclosure of records or files, in whole or in part, pertaining to youth who are or have been in a runaway program, to any person, agency or institution is prohibited. This provision shall not prohibit the disclosure of information to appropriate state or local officials in connection with a report of child abuse, neglect or maltreatment and any investigation conducted pursuant to such report.

(b) Where necessary for the provision of services to youth in program, information may be released only upon receipt of written consent from the youth, including the following information:

(1) the youth's name;

(2) the name of the person authorized to release the information;

(3) the name of the person authorized to receive the information;

(4) the specific information to be disclosed;

(5) the specific purpose for release of the information;

(6) the date, signature of the youth and the signature of at least one witness, who may be an agency representative; and

(7) the period during which the consent for release of information is effective.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 182-1.6

Amended New York State Register December 23, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 51, eff. 12/23/2015

Amended New York State Register March 28, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 13, eff. 3/28/2018