R21-9-225. Protecting Confidentiality of Adoption Records

The adoption agency shall have and follow a written policy for the maintenance and security of adoption records. The policy shall be consistent with A.R.S. §§ 8-120, 8-121, and 36-2903.01(Q) and shall specify: 1. The personnel responsible for supervision and maintenance of records; 2. The persons who shall and may have access to the records; 3. The procedures for immediately securing confidential information; 4. The procedures for authorizing release of records; 5. The procedures for release of records; 6. The procedures for security breach or loss of adoption records; and 7. The procedures for transferring records.