(b) Violations of the following shall be grounds for disciplinary action:

1. (1) Confidentiality.

   1. (A) In providing services, a child welfare agency shall safeguard information given by clients.
   2. (B) A child welfare agency shall obtain the client’s informed written consent before releasing confidential information, except when consent to disclose is permitted by law or required by judicial order.
   3. (C) If the client is a minor, then the written consent shall be made with the minor and their legal representative or guardian;
2. (2) Misrepresentation. A child welfare agency shall not misrepresent its program services or experience; and
3. (3) Client relationships. Relationships with clients shall not be exploited by the child welfare agency staff for personal gain.