New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter J - COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
Part 727 - Confidential Nature Of Records Of The Commission For The Visually Handicapped
Section 727.2 - Prohibition against disclosure of information

(a) The use of such information and records shall be limited to purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program and may not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, other than in the administration thereof, unless the consent of the client to such release has been obtained either expressly or by necessary implication.

(b) The director of the commission for the visually handicapped shall designate the person, or persons, who shall have authority to disclose any information.