Except with respect to the Board, its members, the Supreme Court, and judiciary staff, communications between Board members, between a Board member and an applicant, or between a Board member and any other organization with respect to the qualifications of an applicant are confidential. This rule does not prohibit the Board, its members, the Supreme Court, or the judiciary staff from disclosing information in furtherance of an investigation of applicants under Rule 1, RSCH, or rules governing attorney conduct and discipline in any jurisdiction.
Haw. Bd. Bar Exam. R. P. 1.12