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| Citation |
Type |
Description |
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| G.S. 8-53.4 through G.S. 8-53.12 | State statute |
State law recognizes qualified evidentiary privileges with respect to confidential communications to and confidential information obtained by |
| G.S. 7B-307 | State statute |
Notify DA/LE of abuse: DSS must immediately notify the district attorney and the appropriate local law enforcement agency if it finds evidence that a juvenile may have been abused, as defined in G. |
| G.S. 130A-25 | State statute |
A violation of the state's public health statutes, including the confidentiality provisions of G.S. 130A-143, is a Class 1 misdemeanor. |
| G.S. 131E-123 | State statute |
Allows patients, NC DHHS, guardians, and guardians ad litem to file a civil action for injunctive relief to enforce the Nursing Home Patients' Bill of Rights in GS 131E-117 (including the conf |
| G.S. 110-129.1(a)(1) | State statute |
Information obtained pursuant to an administrative subpoena issued by the Secretary of the state DHHS in connection with a child support enforcement case is confidential and may be used only by the |
| G.S. 131D-21.1 | State statute |
Another law, G.S. 131D-21(6), provides that adult care home residents have a right to confidentiality of their medical records. |
| G.S. 108A-109 | State statute |
The county social services director must notify the district attorney when an adult protective services investigation finds evidence that a person has abused, neglected, or exploited a disabled adu |
| G.S. 48-3-309(f) | State statute |
Requires NC DHHS to obtain criminal history checks of all prospective adoptive parents and any individuals 18 and older who live in the prospective adoptive home. |
| G.S. 153A-148.1 | State statute |
Local tax records that contain information about a taxpayer’s income or receipts are not subject to public inspection and disclosure under the state’s public records law (G.S. Ch. |
| G.S. 7B-3001 | State statute |
Records of juvenile court counselors regarding juveniles under their supervision and all other records and files maintained by the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) of the Department of Public Saf |
| G.S. 110-139.1 | State statute |
Nonjudicial records maintained by the state DHHS’ parent locator service are confidential and may be disclosed only to persons directly connected with the child support enforcement program or to ju |
| G.S. 122C-52 through 56 | State statute |
Any information, whether or not recorded, relating to services provided to an identifiable individual by a mental health facility is confidential and may not be disclosed except as authorized by la |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0109 | State regulation |
The social services department generally must notify a person who reports suspected child abuse or neglect whether the report has been accepted for investigation, whether the report has been referr |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70G .0507 | State regulation |
Foster care placing agencies must ensure that information about AIDS or related conditions is disclosed only in accordance with the communicable disease laws specified in G.S. 130A-143. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0806 | State regulation |
Information from the state’s adult protective services registry may be disclosed to law enforcement agencies to protect a disabled adult who needs protective services. |
| 10A NCAC 69.0301(b) | State regulation |
The agency shall provide access as defined in Rule .0301 of this Subchapter as promptly as feasible but no more than five (5) working days after receipt of the request. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0203 | State regulation |
Addresses how DSS must handle adult protective services reports alleging abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a social services board member, department of social services staff member, county commis |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70I .0305 | State regulation |
Residential child care facilities licensed by DHHS must adopt policies restricting the disclosure of confidential information. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 69 .0101 through 69 .0605 | State regulation |
The rules adopted by the state Social Services Commission pursuant to G.S. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0203 | State regulation |
Members of community child protection teams may share confidential information during an official meeting if the information is needed for the team to carry out its responsibilities. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 27G .0206 | State regulation |
Mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse facilities and services must comply with the confidentiality requirements of G.S. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0805 | State regulation |
A county social services department may disclose the written report of its investigation of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult to federal, state, or local law enforcement |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0301 | State regulation |
(a) Confidentiality of information about himself or herself is the right of the client. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 13P .1507 | State regulation |
Failure to comply with the confidentiality requirements of G.S. 143-518 (related to EMS medical and financial records) may be grounds for revoking EMS personnel credentials. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0201 | State regulation |
Upon receiving a report of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a disabled adult, DSS may immediately tell the District Attorney's office and local law enforcement agencies if there i |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 26B .0202 | State regulation |
Provides if an area or state mental health facility obtains patient consent to release information, the form must specify what information is to be released and, if applicable, that the information |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0201 | State regulation |
Whenever there is inconsistency between federal or state statutes or regulations specifically addressing confidentiality issues, the agency shall abide by the statute or regulation which provides m |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0907 | State regulation |
After completing an adult protective services investigation, the county social services department must notify the individual who reported the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0113 | State regulation |
All information received by a county DSS in connection with its investigation of reports involving suspected child abuse, neglect, or dependency are confidential pursuant to other laws. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 13B .5206 | State regulation |
Facilities providing psychiatric or substance abuse services must develop procedures to comply with the confidentiality requirements of G.S. |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0102 | State regulation |
Provides that information from another entity or individual must be treated the same as DSS information. |
| 14B N.C.A.C. 11A .0302 | State regulation |
G.S. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0106 | State regulation |
In conducting a child protective services investigation, the county social services department must exercise discretion in contacting collateral sources and disclosing information in order to prote |
| 14B N.C.A.C. 11A .0301 | State regulation |
G.S. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70F .0208 | State regulation |
Agencies that receive children for the purpose of placement in family foster homes, therapeutic foster homes, adoptive homes, and residential maternity homes shall develop and enforce a confidentia |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0908 | State regulation |
A county social services department must create a separate case record, or a separate section of an existing case record, containing information regarding adult protective services. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 69 .0202 | State regulation |
(a) All client information in DSS agency records is property of the agency; |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 23H .0101 et seq. | State regulation |
A county social services department may disclose information concerning an individual who applies for or receives Medicaid |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71R .0405 | State regulation |
This regulation specifies what must be included in an application for services funded with Social Services Block Grant funding. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 5J .0201 | State regulation |
Except as otherwise provided by law, the state Division of Aging, area aging agencies, and providers who provide programs or services to senior citizens administered under the supervision of the st |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0102 | State regulation |
Central Registry |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70E .0903 | State regulation |
When a county Department of Social Services places children in a foster home in a different county, the two county departments of social services shall agree in writing that the supervising county |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0503 | State regulation |
Requires DSS to provide certain information to the Division of Health Services Regulation: |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 69 .0201 | State regulation |
This state regulation provides that whenever there is inconsistency between federal or state statutes or regulations specifically addressing confidentiality issues, the agency must comply with the |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 67A .0103 | State regulation |
This regulation includes many requirements related to the physical space for DSS offices. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0806 | State regulation |
Information submitted by county departments of social services to the adult protective services registry maintained by the state Division of Social Services is confidential. |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0306 | State regulation |
Allows the client to authorize a personal representative to exercise right of access on the client's behalf. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70E .0902 | State regulation |
Licensed foster parent must agree to preserve the confidentiality of information received from a child placing agency regarding a foster child and to discuss that information only with appropriate |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0901 | State regulation |
Describes the information that must be included in a written report of an adult protective services evaluation. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 69 .0102 | State regulation |
Information received by DSS from another agency or individual will be treated as information generated by DSS. The implication is that it will be subject to the same confidentiality protections. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0105 | State regulation |
Addresses the process DSS must follow receiving reports of child abuse, neglect, or dependency. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0107 | State regulation |
The county social services department must notify the district attorney and the appropriate local law enforcement agency if it finds evidence that a juvenile has been abused. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0803 | State regulation |
A county social services department may disclose specific findings regarding an adult protective services investigation pursuant to a court order; with the consent of the disabled adult or disabled |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0305 | State regulation |
See .304 subsection (b). |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 13F .1410 | State regulation |
Providing that residents in a special care unit for mental health disabilities shall have privacy rights set out in G.S. 131D-21(6) and G.S. 122C Article 3, Part 1. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0502 | State regulation |
If an adult protective services report has been received regarding a resident of a nursing, combination, or residential care facility, DSS is required to share certain information with the administ |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 69 .0101 | State regulation |
G.S. 108A-80 requires DSS to keep social services and public assistance information confidential. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0802 | State regulation |
Social services agencies must protect the confidentiality of persons who report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled adults or provide information related to an agency’s investigat |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0304 | State regulation |
(a) The director or his/her delegated representative shall be present when the client reviews the record. |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0906 | State regulation |
The county social services director must notify the district attorney when an adult protective services investigation finds evidence that a person has abused, neglected, or exploited a disabled adu |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70F .0208 | State regulation |
Agencies that receive children for the purpose of placement in family foster homes, therapeutic foster homes, adoptive homes, and residential maternity homes shall develop and enforce a confidentia |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 70A .0112 | State regulation |
This regulation requires DSS to maintain a case record for any child: |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0801 | State regulation |
Collateral contacts with persons knowledgeable about a disabled adult's situation may be made without the adult or caretaker's consent when such contacts are necessary to complete a prote |
| 10A NCAC 69 .0303 | State regulation |
(a) When the director or a delegated representative determines on the basis of the exceptions in Rule .0301 of this Subchapter to withhold information from the client record, this reason shall be d |
| 10A N.C.A.C. 26B .0101 through .0304 | State regulation |
Regulations governing confidentiality of MH/DD/SA records. Prohibits the release or disclosure of confidential information except in accordance with G.S. 122C-51 through |
| Mosteller v. Stiltner, 221 N.C. App. 486, 727 S.E.2d 601 (2012) | State case |
Child custody and support action. |
| Wright v. Smith, 177 N.C. App. 289, 628 S.E.2d 259 (2006) | State case |
Custodians of a child requested copies of DSS records about the child. Court ordered disclosure. |
| In re Spinks, 32 N.C. App. 422, 232 S.E.2d 479 (1977) | State case |
Addresses opening adoption record or files. Provides detailed discussion of balancing relevant policy interests. |
| In re J.L., 199 N.C. App. 605, 685 S.E.2d 11 (2009) | State case |
Addresses the right of a juvenile or the juvenile's attorney to have access to his or her own records. |
| Sheppard v. Sheppard, 38 N.C. App. 712, 248 S.E.2d 871 (1978) | State case |
Addresses opening of adoption records. |
| State v. McGill, 141 N.C. App. 98 (2000) | State case |
A defendant charged with sexual abuse of a minor has a constitutional right of in camera review by the trial judge of all the records of the agency charged with investigating allegations of child a |
| State v. Martin, 195 N.C. App. 43, 671 S.E.2d 53 (2009) | State case |
Slip opinion. Addresses DSS's duty to share information with law enforcement officials. States that DSS is not a law enforcement official. |
| In re K.D., 178 N.C. App. 322, 631 S.E.2d 150 (2006) | State case |
Addressing assertion of psychologist-patient privilege on appeal in a neglect case. |
| In re Greene, 152 N.C. App. 410, 568 S.E.2d 634 (2002) | State case |
Brief discussion upholding the trial court's exclusion from evidence of certain documentation in DSS records under G.S. 7B-2901. |
| Ritter v. Kimball, 67 N.C. App. 333, 313 S.E.2d 1 (1984) | State case |
In civil custody case, father sought DSS testimony and records related to alleged neglect. DSS argued that the information and records, including the identity of the reporter, were confidential. |