# Ind. Code § 28-7-5-39: Confidentiality of records; exceptions; safeguarding of personal records; release of information to supervisory agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-39

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 28-7-5-39
- **Heading:** Confidentiality of records; exceptions; safeguarding of personal records; release of information to supervisory agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 28 / Article 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-7-5-39

## Text

Sec. 39. (a) Records and information generated by licensees in the course of their business are confidential under IC 5-14-3-4.

(b) A law enforcement or prosecutorial official may obtain or receive records and information described in subsection (a) relating to pawnbroking transactions for use in the official law enforcement purpose of investigating crime.

(c) Law enforcement officials may disclose the name and address of the pawnbroker to an adverse claimant in the case of a dispute over ownership of property in possession of the pawnbroker.

(d) A person licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter is subject to IC 28-1-2-30.5 with respect to any records maintained by the person.

(e) The director may provide for the release of information under this chapter to representatives of state, federal, or foreign:

(1) financial institution; or

(2) money services business;

supervisory agencies.

As added by P.L.163-2001, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.90-2008, SEC.55.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-1 Citation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-2.md)
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- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-4 Application for license; business locations; criminal history; evidence of compliance; criminal background checks and credit histories](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-5 Initial and renewal applications; fees; financial statement; proof of bond and insurance; standards; tax warrant list](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-5.5 Surety bond; requirements; amount; termination; liability; notices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-5.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-6 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-7 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-8 Issuance and duration of license; evidence of compliance; denial of application; person not qualifying for license; replacement of manager](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-9 License not transferrable or assignable; branch locations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-9.1 Change in control of licensee; application to department; time frame for department's decision; conditions for approval; duty of licensee to report transfer of securities; director's discretion to require new license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-9.1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-10 Closing, opening, or relocating a branch; changes and events concerning licensees or applicants; notice to department required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-10.1 Ceasing business as a pawnbroker; requirements; appointment of liquidating agent; two month redemption period; partial payments by pledgers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-10.1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 28-7-5-10.4 Carrying on other business](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T28_A7_C5_S28-7-5-10.4.md)

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