Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RADIATION
Chapter 246-237 - Radiation protection Physical protection of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material
Section 246-237-031 - Protection of information

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-237-031

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) Each licensee who obtains background information on an individual under this chapter shall establish and maintain a system of files and written procedures for protection of the record and the personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

(2) The licensee may not disclose the record or personal information collected and maintained to persons other than the subject individual, their representative, or to those who have a need to have access to the information in performing assigned duties in the process of granting or denying unescorted access to Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material, safeguards information, or safeguards information-modified handling. No individual authorized to have access to the information may disseminate the information to any other individual who does not have a need to know.

(3) The personal information obtained on an individual from a background investigation may be provided to another licensee:

(a) Upon the individual's written request to the licensee holding the data to disseminate the information contained in their file; and

(b) The recipient licensee verifies information such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, gender, and other applicable physical characteristics.

(4) The licensee shall make background investigation records obtained under this chapter available for examination by an authorized representative of the department to determine compliance with the applicable rules and laws.

(5) The licensee shall retain all fingerprint and criminal history records (including data indicating no record) received from the FBI, or a copy of these records if the individual's file has been transferred, on an individual for three years from the date the individual no longer requires unescorted access to Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material.

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