1. (a) The department's licensing records for a child care facility are public records unless

   1. (1) otherwise made confidential by AS 47.32.180 or another applicable state or federal law; or
   2. (2) the records are protected by a privilege or principle recognized by the courts.

2. (b) The department will ensure the security of confidential records by providing

   1. (1) adequate procedures and facilities to protect confidential information from unauthorized access and from accidental or deliberate damage;
   2. (2) procedures for screening, supervising, and disciplining employees to minimize the risk of security violations;
   3. (3) training to employees working with or having access to confidential information; and
   4. (4) a system for encouraging the public to review licensing records that are public records, without disclosing confidential material.
3. (c) The department will follow the procedures in 2 AAC 96 for disclosure, denial, reconsideration, and appeal regarding agency records for verbal and written requests for licensing records under this section.
4. (d) Unless provided otherwise by state or federal law, a government agency that provides financing to a facility licensed under this chapter may have access to that facility's records in order to conduct an audit.

(Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178)

Authority: AS 44.29.020, AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.030, AS 47.32.180