1.6 Confidentiality
The Federal Privacy Act of 1974 requires that applicant/recipient information be kept confidential. OSSE, DHS CCSD, and Level II child care providers are required to maintain the privacy of information related to a child or family’s participation in the Child Care Subsidy Program. OSSE, DHS CCSD, and Level II child care providers will not disclose, share, or make available to any person, organization, or provider any personally identifiable information related to the applicant or child(ren) without the prior written consent of the participant(s) or applicant(s). Any such information will only be shared or disclosed per all confidentiality and privacy protections as afforded by all applicable federal and local laws.