ยง 523-n. Confidentiality of reports. Office of the ombudsman reports
and reports of the independent review board are confidential and shall
be safeguarded from coming to the knowledge of, and from inspection or
examination by any person other than the commissioner, other designated
agency officials for the performance of their official duties and the
independent review board. Authorized persons receiving such reports
shall not divulge information contained therein without the written
consent of the commissioner. The authorized disclosure of any such
information shall not contain any individually identifiable information.
Structure New York Laws
Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services
Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth
Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman
523-B - Office of the Ombudsman.
523-C - Duties of the Office of the Ombudsman.
523-D - Additional Powers of the Office of the Ombudsman.
523-E - Access to the Office of the Ombudsman.
523-F - Notification to the Office of the Ombudsman of Critical Incidents.
523-G - Review of Policies Concerning Children.
523-H - Duties of the Director.
523-I - Conduct and Scope of Investigations.
523-J - Office of the Ombudsman Reports.
523-K - Notification to the Office of the Ombudsman of Youth's Need for Legal Counsel.
523-L - Independent Review Board.