Georgia § 37-2-38 - Confidentiality; disclosure of information.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 37-2-38 — Confidentiality; disclosure of information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-2-38. Confidentiality; disclosure of information.
The identity of any complainant or individual providing information on behalf of the consumer or complainant relevant to the investigation of a complaint shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed without the express written permission of such person, unless such disclosure is necessary for the department or services provider to protect the safety, well-being, or rights of a consumer; provided, however, that if the complaint becomes the subject of a judicial or administrative proceeding, the identity of such persons may be disclosed for the purpose of the proceeding. The identity of any and all consumers involved in or mentioned in an investigation, whether as a complainant or otherwise, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed without the express written consent of the consumer or a person legally authorized to consent for the consumer. (Code 1981, § 37-2-38 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 133, § 3/HB 535.)
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Section 37-2-38 ("Confidentiality; disclosure of information.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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