(A) The exchange of information among the department, claimant agency, and the debtor pursuant to this chapter is lawful.
(B) The information obtained by a claimant agency from the department in accordance with the exemption allowed by subsection (A) may be used by the agency only in the pursuit of its debt collection duties and practices. A person employed by or formerly employed by the agency who discloses the information for another purpose is subject to the penalties provided in Section 12-54-240.
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 76, Section 5; 1998 Act No. 432, Section 16.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 56 - Setoff Debt Collection Act
Section 12-56-10. Short title.
Section 12-56-20. Definitions.
Section 12-56-40. Choice of claimant agency as to use of or participation in setoff program.
Section 12-56-60. Notification by claimant agency; refund determinations; department liability.
Section 12-56-62. Notice of intention to setoff debt; form, delivery and presumption.
Section 12-56-63. Protest procedure; administrative fees.
Section 12-56-67. Jury trial rights.
Section 12-56-70. Priority of claims to refund.
Section 12-56-100. Indemnification of department by agency.
Section 12-56-110. Department regulations, forms and procedures permitted.