- (a) Except for the release of the identity of the persons who made a report of suspected child abuse or cooperated in the investigation under § 3490.91(a)(9) and (10) and 3490.92(a)(3) (relating to persons to whom child abuse information shall be made available; and requests by and referrals to law enforcement officials), the release of data that would identify the person who made a report of suspected child abuse or person who cooperated in a subsequent investigation is prohibited, unless the Secretary finds that the release will not be detrimental to the safety of the person.
- (b) Prior to releasing information under subsection (a) to anyone other than a law enforcement official under subsection (a), the Secretary will notify the person whose identity would be released that the person has 30-calendar days to advise the Secretary why this anticipated release would be detrimental to the person’s safety.
Source
The provisions of this § 3490.94 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3513. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229422) to (229423).
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3490.104 (relating to release of information to a subject of a report); 55 Pa. Code § 3490.193 (relating to other provisions); and 55 Pa. Code § 3800.20 (relating to confidentiality of records).