Md. Code Regs. 02.06.01.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 02.06.01.17 - Sociological Information

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.

Md. Code Regs. 02.06.01.17

Regulation .17 adopted effective 49:11 Md. R. 609, eff. 5/30/2022