Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 02 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Subtitle 06 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
Chapter 02.06.01 - Public Information Act Requests
Section 02.06.01.17 - Sociological Information

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 02.06.01.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. For purposes of this regulation, "sociological information" means:

(1) Social Security number;

(2) Personal street address;

(3) Personal phone number;

(4) Date of birth; and

(5) Driver's license number.

B. Except for use in carrying out the custodian's governmental functions or except as further provided in §C of this regulation, a custodian may not disclose under the Act, and shall deny a request for inspection or copying of, any part of a public record that contains sociological information relating to an individual.

C. A custodian may disclose sociological information:

(1) To other public officials and employees in the performance of their public duties;

(2) To the person in interest or the agent or representative of the person in interest;

(3) With the consent of the person in interest;

(4) Pursuant to a duly issued subpoena;

(5) Pursuant to a court order;

(6) If disclosure is otherwise required by law, including if required to be disclosed under General Provisions Article, § 4-333, Annotated Code of Maryland, as part of a licensing record; or

(7) If disclosure is otherwise permitted by law and the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee determines that disclosure would be in the public's best interests.

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