Library: Policy

340:2-37-3. Confidentiality

Revised 9-15-21

(a) The Office of Communications complies with federal and state statutes and Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) rules regarding confidentiality of persons applying for or receiving services from OKDHS and their records, per Section 1-6-102 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes (10A O.S. § 1-6-102); 43A O.S. § 10-110; 51 O.S. § 24A.1 et seq.; 56 O.S. § 183; Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:65-1-2; and OAC 340:2-21-13.

(b) Form 16AD013E, News Media and Media Production Release of Information, is completed when information about, or the likeness of, an OKDHS employee, applicant or recipient of OKDHS services, or person(s) volunteering to support the OKDHS mission are used to increase public awareness of OKDHS services, train OKDHS employees or volunteers, or educate persons with an interest in Oklahoma health and human services issues.  The person does not receive a royalty or compensation for the use of the information.  • 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:2-37-3

Revised 9-15-21

1. Form 16AD013E, News Media and Media Production Release of Information, is completed and a copy is filed in the employee's or service recipient's personnel file prior to release of any information or likeness.  The Office of Communications may maintain a copy.