Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 60-7-6 - Treatment of Confidential and Asserted Confidential Information6.1. Handling of confidential material by authorized personnel. Only those WVDEP persons whose activities necessitate access to information for which a confidentiality claim has been made may open and handle any envelope or file which is marked "CONFIDENTIAL."6.2. Storage of records. The WVDEP will store any records containing confidential or asserted confidential information only in secure rooms, provided that if such records are in a form which is not amenable to such storage, the WVDEP will store such records in a manner which similarly restricts access by persons to whom disclosure of the confidential information in question is restricted. With regard to confidential electronic data, the WVDEP will take every reasonable precaution to safeguard the integrity of the data.6.3. Confidential information clearly identified. Any records made, possessed, or controlled by the WVDEP and containing confidential or asserted confidential information, will contain indicators clearly identifying the confidential or asserted confidential information.6.4. Record of persons accessing confidential information. The WVDEP will maintain a record of all persons obtaining access to confidential or asserted confidential information, including the date and time of, and the reasons for, the access.