A grantee shall ensure the privacy of a person receiving services from the grantee, and shall preserve the confidentiality of client records, privileged communications under AS 25.35.100 - 25.35.150, and information pertaining to a person served by the grantee unless

1. (1) the person signs a release of information form;
2. (2) release of the information is required to protect the life or safety of a person; or

3. (3) release of the information is necessary for the grantee to comply with

   1. (A) the provisions of AS 25.35.100 - 25.35.150; or
   2. (B) a requirement under AS 47.17.020 or AS 47.24.010 to report child abuse or abuse of a vulnerable adult.

(Eff. 6/25/88, Register 106; am 7/1/91, Register 118; am 7/1/95, Register 134)

Authority: AS 18.66.050