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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 16.03.02.03" title_num="16" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="02" heading="Policies.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In General. The Secretary shall issue policies, as appropriate, to ensure that all records and other information are maintained in a secure fashion to prevent loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Elements. Policies under §A of this regulation shall, at a minimum:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Identify the staff positions responsible for the custody and maintenance of records and information;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Warn all employees of the Department and of all private-sector providers that they may not disclose or knowingly permit the disclosure of any confidential record or information to any unauthorized person; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Establish procedures to monitor and track access to all records and information.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>