Confidentiality and Disclosure of Records - Citations and

3300 - Confidentiality and Disclosure of Records - Citations and Applicability (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) Section 1106 of the Social Security Act (the Act) prohibits disclosure of any file, record, report, or other writing, or any information obtained at any time by or from the Secretary or an office or employee of DHHS in the course of discharging his duties under the Act, except as prescribed by regulations. The applicable regulations are found in 42 CFR 401, Subpart B (Confidentiality and Disclosure). The regulations set out what records are available, how they may be obtained, and, where applicable, when a fee is paid to offset the cost of administrative activity involved in furnishing the information.