Section R986-100-109 - Release of Information to the Client or the Client's Representative(1) Information obtained by the Department from any source, which would identify the individual, will not be released without the individual's consent or, if the individual is a minor, the consent of his or her parent or guardian.(2) A client may request, review and/or be provided with copies of anything in the case record unless it is confidential. This includes any records kept on the computer, in the file, or somewhere else.(3) Information that may be released to the client may be released to persons other than the client with written permission from the client. All such requests must include: (a) the date the request is made;(b) the name of the person who will receive the information;(c) a description of the specific information requested including the time period covered by the request; and(d) the signature of the client.(4) The client is entitled to a copy of his or her file at no cost. Duplicate requests may result in an appropriate fee for the copies in accordance with Department policy which will not be more than the cost to the Department for making copies.(5) The original case file will only be removed from the office as provided in R986-100-110(6) and cannot be given to the client.(6) Information that is not released to the client because it is confidential, cannot be used at a hearing or to close, deny or reduce assistance.(7) Requests for information intended to be used for a commercial or political reason will be denied.Utah Admin. Code R986-100-109