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Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-6-107: Confidentiality - Violation - Penalty

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  2. 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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