Geologists, Board of Professional

Geologists, Board of Professional

Chapter 6: Information Practices

Effective Date: 11/05/2012 to 11/16/2015

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 084.0001.6.11052012

CHAPTER 6

INFORMATION PRACTICES

Section 1. Introduction. Pursuant to W.S. 16-4-201 through 16-4-205, Public Records, or as otherwise provided by law, the Board establishes these rules to ensure the security, confidentiality, and privacy of personal information concerning individuals licensed or certified pursuant to W.S. 33-41-101 through 33-41-121.

Section 2. Disclosure. With the exceptions of information required in the Board's roster and information listed in Chapter 2, Section 5(l) of these rules, the personal information compiled by the Board concerning each licensee, trainee, or those individuals in the application process is confidential and shall be released only to the individual to whom the record pertains, to others with his written consent, or upon court order. Disclosure of confidential records and public records shall also be governed by W.S. 16-4-201 through 16-4-205, Public Records, or as otherwise provided by law. (Note that the confidentiality statement above goes beyond the Public Records Act. Under that Act only Social Security Numbers and Letters of Reference are not subject to disclosure.)

Section 3. Access.

(a) A licensee, trainee, or an individual in the application process may personally inspect the contents of his or her file with the following exceptions:

1. (i) Examination materials and individual grade sheets; and
2. (ii) Professional references.

(b) Original documents must remain with the Board but may be copied at the Board's office for a reasonable fee. (The fee should be specified).

Section 4. Correction and Amendment. A licensee, trainee, or an individual in the application process may correct erroneous, inaccurate, or misleading information in his or her file by providing the corrections and amendments in writing to the Board.