99-41-31 - Disclosure of records as to claims; confidentiality of records.
§ 99-41-31. Disclosure of records as to claims; confidentiality of records.
It is unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the division, for any person to solicit, disclose, receive or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of any list, or names of, or information concerning persons applying for or receiving awards under this chapter without the written consent of the claimant or recipient. The records, papers, files and communications of the division, director, staff and agents must be regarded as confidential information and privileged and not subject to disclosure under any condition including the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.
Sources: Laws, 2000, ch. 577, § 6; Laws, 2004, ch. 355, § 12, eff from and after passage (approved Apr. 20, 2004.)