Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 601 - CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 17-601-2 - Maintenance of records
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-601-2
Current through February, 2024
(a) The department of human services, benefit, employment and support services division (DHS-BESSD), shall keep records to document information acquired about applicants and recipients in the administration of financial assistance, food stamp, and support services programs.
(b) This information shall:
(1) Substantiate the expenditure of public
funds;
(2) Be kept in confidential
records and files of the DHS-BESSD; and
(3) Not be subject to any other law
permitting inspection of public records.
(c) The applicant or recipient shall have a right to privacy and shall be informed in writing about the confidential nature of the information acquired, except as noted in section 17-601-3(c).
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