(a) If correction or amendment of a record or personal information is denied, in whole or in part, upon appeal, the determination rendered pursuant to the appeal shall inform the individual of the right to:

1. (1) file with the department a statement of reasonable length setting forth the individual's reasons for disagreement with the determination; and
2. (2) request that such a statement of disagreement be provided to any person or governmental unit to which the record has been or is disclosed pursuant to paragraph (d), (i) or (l) of subdivision 1 of section 96 of the Public Officers Law (which paragraphs pertain to disclosures to other governmental units, to disclosures based upon circumstances affecting the health or safety of an individual, and to disclosures to certain public safety agencies).

(b) Upon receipt of a statement of disagreement by an individual, the department shall:

1. (1) clearly note any portions of the record that are disputed; and
2. (2) attach the individual's statement as part of the record.