What rules or laws exist to protect personal information disclosed to state agencies?
The Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA) prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of private, protected or controlled records and designates deliberate violations as crimes subject to prosecution. Additionally, the Employment Security Act, the Food Stamp Act, various federal laws and DWS’ administrative rules specifically prohibit unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Non-compliance to federal and state laws could potentially jeopardize the funding and services for all citizens served by DWS.
