New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 167D - LIFELINE CREDIT PROGRAM/TENANTS LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MANUAL
Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
Section 10:167D-2.5 - Confidentiality and disclosure of information
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:167D-2.5
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) All personally identifiable information regarding applicants or beneficiaries obtained or maintained under the Lifeline Programs shall be confidential and shall not be released without the written consent of the applicant or beneficiary or their authorized agent.
(b) Disclosure of information without the consent of the applicant, beneficiary or their authorized agent shall be limited to purposes directly connected with the administration of the Lifeline Programs pursuant to State law and regulations.
(c) The prohibition of (a) above against unauthorized disclosure shall not be construed to prevent:
1. The release of statistical or summary data or
information in which applicants or beneficiaries cannot be identified;
2. The release to the Attorney General or other legal representative of
this State of information or files relating to the claim of any applicant, beneficiary or their authorized
agent challenging the Lifeline Programs' statute, regulations or a determination made pursuant thereto, or
against whom an action or proceeding for the recovery of incorrectly or illegally applied or issued benefits
has been instituted;
3. The release of information to electric
utilities, gas utilities, the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program, the Social Security
Administration and the New Jersey Division of Family Development;
4. The release of information or files to the State Treasurer or other
governmental agency or to their duly authorized representatives, for an audit, review of expenditures or
similar activity authorized by law;
5. The release of information
or files to any law enforcement authority of this State charged with the investigation or prosecution of
violations of the criminal laws of this State;
6. The release of
information to the Department of Health and participating licensed veterinarians for the purpose of verifying
eligibility for benefits under the Animal Population Control Program; or
7. The release of information on files for the purpose of determining
eligibility for the Universal Service Fund (USF) program and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) or for the distribution of USF or LIHEAP benefits.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Jersey may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
