Any application or record concerning any applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance provided under the laws of this state through the Department of Social Services is confidential except:

1. (1) For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person's official duties;
2. (2) For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.

Source: SDC 1939, § 55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311 ; SL 1953, ch 295 , § 1; SL 2004, ch 167 , § 20.