Sec. 7. (a) A record that identifies an individual who has applied for, or is receiving, cash assistance or supportive services under the TANF program: (1) is confidential; and (2) is exempt from the disclosure requirements of IC 5-14-3-3 . (b) The division may use or disclose information concerning a TANF applicant or recipient only for purposes directly connected to the following: (1) The administration, including establishing eligibility, determining the amount of assistance, and providing services for applicants and recipients, of a state plan or program approved under: (A) Title I; (B) Title IV-A; (C) Title IV-B; (D) Title IV-D; (E) Title IV-E; (F) Title X; (G) Title XIV; (H) Title XV; (I) Title XVI; (J) Title XIX; (K) Title XX; or (L) Title XXI; of the federal Social Security Act. (2) An investigation, a prosecution, or a civil or criminal proceeding conducted concerning the administration of the TANF program or a program described in subdivision (1). (3) The administration of any federal, state, or township program that provides assistance or services to individuals on the basis of need. (4) A request by the department of child services under IC 12-8-1.5-6.1 . (c) The division shall safeguard information, including the following: (1) The name and address of an applicant or a recipient. (2) Information concerning the economic and social conditions of an individual. (3) The evaluation of information concerning an individual. (4) Medical information.
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