MDRS must release personal information in response to investigations in connection with the law enforcement, fraud, or abuse, unless expressly prohibited by Federal or State laws or regulations, and in response to an order issued by a judge, magistrate, or other authorized judicial officer.
MDRS also may release personal information in order to protect the individual or others if the individual poses a threat to his or her safety or to the safety of others.
Notice
When the Agency makes a disclosure to any person or entity other than the client, the following or similar statement shall accompany the disclosure:
NOTICE
THIS IS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FROM THE RECORDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES. STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS PROHIBIT YOU FROM MAKING ANY FUTHER DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION WITHOUT THE INFORMED WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CLIENT FOR WHOM THIS INFORMATION PERTAINS. ANY SUCH FURTHER DISCLOSURE COULD RESULT IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY.
32 Miss. Code. R. 1.11