During an evaluation conducted under § 8–404 of this subtitle, the unit under evaluation or responsible for the governmental activity under evaluation shall: promptly provide any information that the Department or a committee of the General Assembly requests; and otherwise cooperate with the Department to carry out the requirements of this subtitle. Information requested under subsection (a)(1) of this section may be provided in a format that protects the confidentiality of individuals as necessary. The Department shall follow procedures to maintain the confidentiality of any information, documents, or proceedings obtained or observed in the course of carrying out the requirements of this subtitle.