The Department, or an area agency on aging which collects sociological information as directed by the Department, may not disclose any part of a public record containing sociological information to an applicant, except that sociological information may be disclosed: To public employees in the performance of their public duties, including authorized federal, State, or local agencies for monitoring of programs initiated pursuant to the Older American Act, 42 U.S.C. §§3001—3058ee; To an authorized agent or employee assisting a public employee in the performance of public duties; To the person in interest; With the consent of the person in interest; Pursuant to a court order; or If disclosure is otherwise required by law. The Department, or an area agency on aging which collects sociological information as directed by the Department, may issue public reports which summarize and discuss data compiled from sociological information, as long as the information cannot be used to identify a participant.