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 22VAC40-910-80 - Confidential client information pertaining to public assistance

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 40-910-80

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024

A. Confidentiality of client information of public assistance programs is assured by §§ 63.2-102 and 63.2-805G of the Code of Virginia.

B. Information may be released only for a purpose directly connected with the administration of a public assistance program, except as herein provided or pursuant to §§ 63.2-102 and 63.2-805G of the Code of Virginia.

C. Purposes directly related to the administration of a public assistance program include but are not limited to:

1. Establishing eligibility;

2. Determining the amount of public assistance;

3. Providing services for public assistance clients; and

4. Conducting or assisting in an investigation or prosecution of a civil or criminal proceeding related to the administration of the public assistance program.

D. Release of client records to law-enforcement agencies and Commonwealth's and county or city attorneys is governed by 7 CFR 272.1(c)(1).

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.

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