D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 27. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT |
Chapter 27-5. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND TRAFFIC RECORDS CHECKS FOR DISTRICT GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN OR YOUTH |
Section 27-505. CONFIDENTIALITY
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505.1Criminal background check reports obtained under this section shall be confidential and are for the exclusive use of making employment-related determinations under this chapter. Private entities shall not release or otherwise disclose the reports to any person, except when:
(a)Required as one component of an application for employment with the private entity;
(b)Requested by the contracting officer or COTR during an official inspection or investigation;
(c)Ordered by a court;
(d)Authorized by the written consent of the person being investigated;
(e)Otherwise required by the contract; or
(f)Utilized for a corrective or adverse action in a personnel proceeding, including but not limited to, an administrative action under section 502.10.
505.2An individual who discloses confidential information in violation of this section is guilty of a criminal offense and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.