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1.2.2 CONFIDENTIAL CASE INFORMATION The following case information is considered confidential and must be safeguarded: • All information obtained during interviews with the applicant/recipient (A/R). • All information obtained while verifying eligibility for the A/R. • Name, address, and Social Security Number (SSN) of the A/R • Information on the economic, social or medical circumstances of the A/R.

1.2.3 DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Confidential information may be disclosed in the following situations: Verification: When the child care worker is attempting to verify eligibility and must disclose information limited to the facts required to determine eligibility. Federal Assistance: When another agency administering a federal or federally assisted program, which provides needs-based assistance directly to an individual, is attempting to assist an A/R and requests information directly related to that agency's programs. Audit: When a legislative body or designated audit body certifies the information is needed for auditing purposes. Federal Program Investigation: When any investigation, prosecution, or criminal/civil proceeding is being conducted in connection with the administration of federal programs administered by SCDSS. Child Abuse/Neglect: When child abuse and/or neglect is suspected. Child Care Applicant Consent: When the applicant discloses information or when the applicant or their authorized representative request to view information in the applicant’s case file. EXCEPTION: The applicant may not view confidential medical reports from third parties nor give consent for this information to be disclosed.

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1.2.2 CONFIDENTIAL CASE INFORMATION The following case information is considered confidential and must be safeguarded: • All information obtained during interviews with the applicant/recipient (A/R). • All information obtained while verifying eligibility for the A/R. • Name, address, and Social Security Number (SSN) of the A/R • Information on the economic, social or medical circumstances of the A/R.

1.2.3 DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Confidential information may be disclosed in the following situations: Verification: When the child care worker is attempting to verify eligibility and must disclose information limited to the facts required to determine eligibility. Federal Assistance: When another agency administering a federal or federally assisted program, which provides needs-based assistance directly to an individual, is attempting to assist an A/R and requests information directly related to that agency's programs. Audit: When a legislative body or designated audit body certifies the information is needed for auditing purposes. Federal Program Investigation: When any investigation, prosecution, or criminal/civil proceeding is being conducted in connection with the administration of federal programs administered by SCDSS. Child Abuse/Neglect: When child abuse and/or neglect is suspected. Child Care Applicant Consent: When the applicant discloses information or when the applicant or their authorized representative request to view information in the applicant’s case file. EXCEPTION: The applicant may not view confidential medical reports from third parties nor give consent for this information to be disclosed.