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A. The ONCSS shall maintain the files and records necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the child support program. Child support records are confidential, except as otherwise provided by tribal and federal child support laws.

B. Information may be disclosed and shared by and between federal, state and tribal agencies as necessary in the collection of child support. The ONCSS shall establish procedures for the use and disclosure of information pursuant to federal child support laws.

C. The ONCSS shall not release information on the whereabouts of one party or the child to another party against whom a protective order with respect to the former party or the child has been entered.

D. The ONCSS shall not release information on the whereabouts of one party or the child to another person if the Osage Nation has reason to believe that the release of information to that person may result in physical or emotional harm to the party or child.

E. The unauthorized use or disclosure of information is a misdemeanor punishable by a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) fine per offense. An unauthorized release of information shall also be cause for disciplinary action including termination of an employee who releases such information. ONCA 12-51, eff. June 18, 2012.