Colorado § 23-3.1-225 - Confidentiality of records.
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§ 23-3.1-225. Confidentiality of records.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all data, information, and records relating to the prepaid expense trust fund and the prepaid expense program are public records and are subject to inspection pursuant to the provisions of part 2 of article 72 of title 24, C.R.S.
(2) The following data, information, and records relating to the prepaid expense trust fund and the prepaid expense program shall be kept confidential by the authority, and the authority shall deny the right of access to or inspection of such data, information, and records except as provided in subsection (3) of this section:
(a) Data, information, and records relating to individual purchasers and qualified beneficiaries of advance payment contracts, including any records that reveal personally identifiable information about such individuals; except that the authority may disclose such information to an individual purchaser regarding his or her own contract;
(b) Trade secrets and proprietary information regarding software, including programs and source codes, utilized or owned by the authority; and
(c) Marketing plans and the results of market surveys conducted by the authority.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, the authority may disclose and may provide the right of access to or inspection of any data, information, or records to agents or representatives of professionals with whom the authority has contracted as provided in an advance payment contract or contracts, to the department of revenue, or to the state treasurer, or to other third parties if the purchaser or purchasers of the advance payment contract or contracts have consented in writing to such disclosure.
(4) No cause of action shall arise against a person for disclosing confidential information in violation of subsection (2) of this section unless the act or omission giving rise to the cause of action was intentional or grossly negligent.
Source: L. 98: Entire section added, p. 212, § 2, effective August 5. L. 2000: Entire section R&RE, p. 221, § 1, effective March 29. L. 2004: (3) amended, p. 573, § 24, effective July 1.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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