Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-1 - ADMINISTRATION
Subject 290-1-8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS AUTHORIZING CONSUMER REPORTS FOR FOSTER CARE YOUTH
Rule 290-1-8-.03 - Authorization to Provide Information to Obtain Consumer Reports

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) In order to prevent conflict with federal law and to prevent the loss of federal funds provided to the Department pursuant to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, the Department is authorized to disclose such information from its child abuse and neglect records as is necessary to do the following:

a. Obtain consumer reports for the purpose of complying with Section 290-1-8-.02 of this Chapter; and

b. Ensure that the child receives assistance in interpreting and resolving any inaccuracies in the report

(2) In order to comply with the requirement of 290-1-8-.03(1) above, the Department may disclose such information to the following:

a. Entities providing consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USCS Section 1681a(d);

b. Creditors or other persons or entities who have provided inaccurate information to entities providing such consumer reports; and

c. Individuals assisting youth in the custody of the Department to correct inaccurate information from consumer reports.

(3) Information disclosed by the Department in order to comply with this Rule will continue to remain protected and confidential in accordance with relevant state and federal laws. Further disclosure of such information by an entity referenced in 290-1-8-.03(2) above must be made pursuant to state and federal law.

42 U.S.C. 675(5)(I); O.C.G.A. §§ 49-5-42 and 49-5-43.

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