Md. Code Regs. 14.37.04.02

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

Section 14.37.04.02 - Confidentiality of Disputed Public Records

A. The Ombudsman shall strictly maintain the confidentiality of any public record or part of a public record submitted for review under this chapter, and may not disclose any such public record or part of a public record to another party without the written permission of the custodian.

B. The Ombudsman shall take reasonable steps to segregate confidential records in such a way that their confidence is maintained.

C. Upon the conclusion of a mediation involving the Ombudsman's review of disputed public records, the Ombudsman shall return or destroy the disputed public records.

Md. Code Regs. 14.37.04.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 46:12 Md. R. 547, eff. 6/17/2019; amended effective 50:18 Md. R. 800, eff. 9/18/2023