New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 4 - DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE
Chapter V - Regulations Of The Department Of Civil Service (president's Regulations)
Part 71 - Information
Section 71.2 - Examination papers not to be exhibited; exceptions

A candidate's papers may not be exhibited except as provided in section 71.1 of this Part, and in regulation four [FN2]; provided, however, that the administrative director may, upon request, authorize the inspection of a candidate's application and other papers, for legitimate official purposes, by law enforcement and other officials or their representatives, where there appear satisfactory and compelling reasons for the need for such inspection.

[FN2] Regulation four repealed Sept. 17, 1959.