Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 11 - PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Chapter 13A.11.06 - Records of Services
Section 13A.11.06.14 - Disclosure of Personal Information in Connection with Audit, Evaluation, or Research

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.11.06.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The Division may disclose personal information in connection with an audit or evaluation for purposes directly related to the administration of the Division's programs if the person conducting the audit or evaluation assures that the information will:

(1) Be used only for the purposes for which it is provided and will be disclosed only to persons officially connected with the audit or evaluation;

(2) Be managed in a manner to protect confidentiality and to prevent unauthorized disclosure;

(3) Not be disclosed to the applicant or eligible individual; and

(4) Not be disclosed in any report without the informed written consent of the applicant or eligible individual.

B. Disclosure of Personal Information in Connection with Research.

(1) The Division may disclose personal information in connection with research which would significantly improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities.

(2) The person conducting the research:
(a) Shall submit a written request to the Division which describes:
(i) The purpose of the research,

(ii) Whether the findings will be published,

(iii) The nature of the personal information requested, and

(iv) The safeguards that shall be taken to protect the confidentiality of the information;

(b) May not contact any applicant or eligible individual unless the Division approves and monitors the contact.

(3) In addition to giving assurances required under §A of this regulation, the Division shall require the person conducting the research to make an agreement to protect the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with State Government Article, §10-624(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

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