Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart A - Assistance Policies and Procedures
Chapter 108 - FAMILY VIOLENCE AND TANF AND GA GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 108.14 - Safeguarding information
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Unless required by law or pursuant to the individual's written authorization, the Department may not disclose or release the following information about an applicant, recipient or family member who has disclosed domestic violence, has a Protection from Abuse Order or is at risk of further domestic violence by the disclosure of information:
(b) The individual's written authorization must be provided on a form approved by the Department. The form may be provided to the individual in person or by mail. The form must include the name of the requestor, the information requested and the purpose of the request.
(c) The Department will place an FVI, as defined in § 108.2 (relating to definitions), on the electronic and paper files of an individual or family member who has disclosed domestic violence, has a Protection from Abuse Order or is at risk of further physical or emotional harm by the disclosure of confidential information.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 108.16 (relating to DRS responsibility for the FVI).
