Indiana § 12-14-1-7 - Confidentiality of TANF records; TANF information that may be disclosed by the division

§ 12-14-1-7. Confidentiality of TANF records; TANF information that may be disclosed by the division

Sec. 7. (a) A record that identifies an individual who has applied for, or is receiving, cash assistance or supportive services under the TANF program:

(1) is confidential; and

(2) is exempt from the disclosure requirements of IC 5-14-3-3.

(b) The division may use or disclose information concerning a TANF applicant or recipient only for purposes directly connected to the following:

(1) The administration, including establishing eligibility, determining the amount of assistance, and providing services for applicants and recipients, of a state plan or program approved under:

(A) Title I;

(B) Title IV-A;

(C) Title IV-B;

(D) Title IV-D;

(E) Title IV-E;

(F) Title X;

(G) Title XIV;

(H) Title XV;

(I) Title XVI;

(J) Title XIX;

(K) Title XX; or

(L) Title XXI;

of the federal Social Security Act.

(2) An investigation, a prosecution, or a civil or criminal proceeding conducted concerning the administration of the TANF program or a program described in subdivision (1).

(3) The administration of any federal, state, or township program that provides assistance or services to individuals on the basis of need.

(4) A request by the department of child services under IC 12-8-1.5-6.1.

(c) The division shall safeguard information, including the following:

(1) The name and address of an applicant or a recipient.

(2) Information concerning the economic and social conditions of an individual.

(3) The evaluation of information concerning an individual.

(4) Medical information.

As added by P.L.161-2007, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.179-2025, SEC.2.