Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD
Section 22VAC40-910-50 - Release of client records for research purposes
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024
A. Prior to the initiation of research involving client records by any individual or institution that entered into an agreement with or is funded or licensed by the department or agency, a written plan outlining the proposed research must be submitted to the department or agency for review and approval. In the event client records are requested from multiple agencies or the department and an agency or agencies, the plan must be submitted to the department.
B. The plan must include:
C. Client records will be released for research purposes if the following conditions are met:
D. The confidentiality of human research activities involving public assistance, child support enforcement, and social services programs and clients is governed by 22VAC40-890, Human Subject Research Regulations, established pursuant to § 63.2-218 of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.