It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program, and in accordance with regulations, 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 of, or names of, or any information concerning, persons applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation, directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files, communications of the State or subdivisions or agencies thereof, or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties without the written consent of each such applicant and recipient. The records, papers, files and communications shall be regarded as confidential information and privileged.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-285; 1957 (50) 114; 1972 (57) 2398.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Section 43-31-10. Short title.
Section 43-31-20. Declaration of policy.
Section 43-31-30. Definitions.
Section 43-31-40. State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation; appointment and terms of members.
Section 43-31-50. Chairman of Agency; meetings; compensation of members.
Section 43-31-60. Duties and powers of Agency generally.
Section 43-31-70. Appointment and qualifications of Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Section 43-31-80. Duties and powers of commissioner generally.
Section 43-31-90. Administration of chapter.
Section 43-31-100. Persons eligible for services; plan effective throughout State.
Section 43-31-110. Services shall be available to disabled civil employees of United States.
Section 43-31-120. Vocational rehabilitation fund.
Section 43-31-130. Acceptance and use of gifts, Federal grants and other funds.
Section 43-31-140. Appropriations.
Section 43-31-160. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide services to certain inmates.
Section 43-31-170. Training and experience requirements for counselors.