§ 10A-1-6-107. Confidentiality - Violation - Penalty.

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.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 353, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.  Amended by Laws 1998, c. 416, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 84, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.  Renumbered from § 7107 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 273, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.