The Authority for Disclosure

40.2 - The Authority for Disclosure (Rev. 1, 09-11-02) Regulation No. 1 of the Act defines the basic authorization for disclosure of information obtained in the administration of the program. The general rule is that information about an individual obtained in the administration of the program may not be disclosed without the authorization of that individual. Medical information relating to an individual will generally be disclosed under more restrictive conditions than other information and, where permitted, usually may be furnished only upon the written authorization of the individual. Specific exceptions to this rule are detailed in the following sections. As far as program operations are concerned, information about an individual may be disclosed without the individual's authorization when the disclosure is necessary in connection with any claim, or other proceeding, under the Social Security Act. Information will be disclosed for other than program purposes only if the disclosure is authorized by Regulation No. 1 and is consistent with the proper and efficient administration of the program.