Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-6-107: Confidentiality - Violation - Penalty
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- OK Code
- Title 10A
A. The reports required by Section 1-2-101 of this title and
all other information acquired pursuant to the Oklahoma Children’s
Code shall be confidential and may be disclosed only as provided by
this Code, applicable state or federal law, regulation, or court
order.
B. The confidential records and information that are authorized
to be disclosed pursuant to this Chapter shall remain confidential
and the use of such information shall be limited to the purposes for
which disclosure is authorized. Persons or agencies obtaining
records pursuant to this Chapter are prohibited from disclosing the
contents of such records to another person or agency unless
specifically authorized to do so by law or by the terms of a court
order.
C. The disclosure of any confidential records or information
made by the Department of Human Services pursuant to law or court
order shall not be deemed a waiver of confidentiality or privilege,
and any recipient of such records or information shall protect them
against unauthorized disclosure and maintain them confidentially and
in compliance with state and federal law.
D. Any person or agency who knowingly permits, assists, or
encourages the release, disclosure, or use of confidential records
or information for any commercial, political, or unauthorized
purpose may be prosecuted for contempt of court or for a
misdemeanor, which shall, upon conviction, be punishable by up to
six (6) months in jail, by a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00),
or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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