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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 01.04.03.09" title_num="01" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="03" heading="Confidentiality.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The local program may not disclose any identifying information regarding an applicant or recipient of service to any agency or individual without written authorization from the applicant or recipient except:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>As required by State law regarding the reporting of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention employees authorized to monitor or audit the program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The local program shall maintain all written records regarding applicants and recipients of service in a securely locked location.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>