Regulation .17 Sociological Information.
Regulation .17 Sociological Information.LinkCopy Citation
A.
For purposes of this regulation, “sociological information” means:
(1)
Social Security number;
(2)
Personal street address;
(3)
Personal phone number;
(4)
Date of birth; and
(5)
Driver’s license number.
B.
Except for use in carrying out the custodian’s governmental functions or except as further provided in §C of this regulation, a custodian may not disclose under the Act, and shall deny a request for inspection or copying of, any part of a public record that contains sociological information relating to an individual.
C.
A custodian may disclose sociological information:
(1)
To other public officials and employees in the performance of their public duties;
(2)
To the person in interest or the agent or representative of the person in interest;
(3)
With the consent of the person in interest;
(4)
Pursuant to a duly issued subpoena;
(5)
Pursuant to a court order;
(6)
If disclosure is otherwise required by law, including if required to be disclosed under General Provisions Article, §4-333, Annotated Code of Maryland, as part of a licensing record; or
(7)
If disclosure is otherwise permitted by law and the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee determines that disclosure would be in the public’s best interests.