W. Va. Code R. § 114-64-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 114-64-9 - Confidentiality

9.1. The information and data obtained by the commissioner from an insurer or carrier under this rule shall be considered proprietary and confidential by law and privileged, exempt from disclosure pursuant to Chapter 29B of the West Virginia Code, confidential pursuant to W.Va. Code §§ 33-2-9 and 33-2-19, and is not open to public inspection, subject to subpoena, subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any criminal, private civil or administrative action and is not subject to production pursuant to court order. However, the commissioner is authorized to use the documents, materials or other information in the furtherance of any investigation, regulatory action or legal action brought as part of the commissioner's official duties and to share information with other state or federal regulatory authorities as set forth in W.Va. Code § 33-2-19.