10a NCAC 23H .0106      LIABILITY OF PERSONS WITH ACCESS

(a)  Failure to comply with the rules in this Subchapter is unlawful pursuant to G.S. 108A-80.

(b)  Individuals employed by the Division and county departments of social services and governed by the State Personnel Act are subject to suspension, dismissal, or disciplinary action for failure to comply with these Rules.

(c)  Individuals other than employees, including volunteers and students who are agents of the Department of Health and Human Services and who have access to client information, shall be liable in the same manner as employees.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 108A-54; 108A-54.1B; 108A-80; 42 C.F.R. 431, Subpart F;

Eff. September 1, 1984;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1990;

Transferred from 10A NCAC 21A .0406 Eff. May 1, 2012;

Readopted Eff. June 1, 2019.