The Department may require that any information provided under this subtitle be verified by an independent certified public accountant that the qualified business entity and the Department select. Acceptance by a qualified business entity of the Program benefits under this subtitle shall be deemed to authorize the Comptroller to share with the Department any information received from a qualified business entity about eligibility for a benefit allowed under this subtitle. Information that is received by the Department or Comptroller under paragraph (1) of this subsection is subject to confidentiality requirements established by law.