Confidentiality of information collected
The identity of any individual who furnishes information relating to, or assists in, an investigation or a compliance review, including the identity of any individual who files a complaint, must be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with a fair determination of the issues. An individual whose identity it is necessary to disclose must be protected from retaliation.
In the recipient's record collection system, information about race/ethnicity, sex, age, and where known disability status should be kept in a manner that ensures confidentiality.
