Iowa Admin. Code r. 545-8.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 545-8.10 - Routine use

(1) Defined. "Routine use" means the disclosure of a record without the consent of the subject or subjects, for a purpose which is compatible with the purpose for which the record was collected. It includes disclosures required to be made by statute other than the public records law, Iowa Code chapter 22.

(2) To the extent allowed by law, the following uses are considered routine uses of all agency records:

a. Disclosure to those officers, employees, and members of the committee who have a need for the record in the performance of their duties. The custodian of the record may, upon request of any officer or employee, or on the custodian's own initiative, determine what constitutes legitimate need to use confidential records.

b. Disclosure of information indicating an apparent violation of the law to appropriate law enforcement authorities for investigation and possible criminal prosecution, civil court action, or regulatory order

c. Disclosure to the department of inspections and appeals for matters in which it is performing services or functions on behalf of the committee.

d. Transfers of information within the committee to other state agencies, or to local units of government as appropriate to administer the program for which the information is collected.

e. Information released to staff of federal and state entities for audit purposes or for purposes of determining whether the committee is operating a program lawfully.

f. Any disclosure specifically authorized by the statute under which the record was collected or maintained.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 545-8.10