(c)

1. (1) SPLS is utilized to respond to requests for locate information from other state child support agencies needed for establishing paternity, and/or securing child/medical support for dependent children.
2. (2) Additionally, the SPLS may accept authorized requests from IV-B (child welfare services) or IV-E (foster care) agencies, as well as acting as the conduit for submitting authorized requests through the FPLS.
3. (3) Authorized external requests are processed by Central Registry.

4. (4) Disclosure of FPLS information to an authorized person is prohibited if:

   1. (A) A state has notified the FPLS that the state has reasonable evidence of domestic violence or child abuse; and
   2. (B) That disclosure of such information could be harmful to the custodial party or the child of such parent.

(d) Requests through the SPLS from the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS).

1. (1) Federal regulations require state child support agencies to honor and submit authorized requests for FPLS location information using the State Parent Locator Service (SPLS).

2. (2)

   1. (A) The information that may be made available through the FPLS is controlled by federal law and regulation and will vary based on the role or identity of the requestor and the purpose for which the information is requested.
   2. (B) Information may be used or disclosed only as expressly permitted by federal law and regulation.
   3. (C) The requestor must:

(i) Attest that the information will be used for an authorized purpose;

1. (ii) Attest that any information received will be treated as confidential; and

   1. (iii) Provide evidence that the requestor is an authorized person.

2. (3) Authorized federal attorneys or agents:

   1. (A) May request FPLS information directly from the United States Office of Child Support Enforcement; and
   2. (B) Do not submit their request through the SPLS.

(e) Safeguards when using Federal Parent Locator Service.

1. (1)

   1. (A) All information obtained from the use of FPLS will be treated as confidential and safeguarded as required by the provisions of this part.
   2. (B) The Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement annually certifies to the FPLS that the information requested is for purposes specified in federal law and regulations and that specific safeguards are in place.

2. (2)

   1. (A) Central Registry is responsible for storing data collected and otherwise ensuring the confidentiality of the data.
   2. (B) Information obtained through an FPLS request will be forwarded directly to the requestor.
   3. (C) No other use of the information will be made and any records related to the request that are confidential in nature will be destroyed.

(f) Documents.

1. (1)

   1. (A) All documents associated with FPLS that contain confidential information concerning noncustodial parents will be accessible only to authorized Office of Child Support Enforcement personnel.
   2. (B) All such documents will be maintained in a secure, locked area when not in use.

2. (2)

   1. (A) Computer files and documents will be protected by security measures in place in data processing and administrative services sections.
   2. (B) Printouts and other computer documents generated for use by the Office of Child Support Enforcement will be disposed of in such a manner that none of the contents come into the possession of unauthorized persons.