# WAC 246-237-031: WAC 246-237-031. Protection of information

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_031

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-237-031
- **Heading:** WAC 246-237-031. Protection of information
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-237 / Section 246-237-031

## Text

(1) Each licensee who obtains background information on an individual under this chapter shall establish and maintain a system of files and written procedures for protection of the record and the personal information from unauthorized disclosure.
(2) The licensee may not disclose the record or personal information collected and maintained to persons other than the subject individual, their representative, or to those who have a need to have access to the information in performing assigned duties in the process of granting or denying unescorted access to Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material, safeguards information, or safeguards information-modified handling. No individual authorized to have access to the information may disseminate the information to any other individual who does not have a need to know.
(3) The personal information obtained on an individual from a background investigation may be provided to another licensee:
(a) Upon the individual's written request to the licensee holding the data to disseminate the information contained in their file; and
(b) The recipient licensee verifies information such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, gender, and other applicable physical characteristics.
(4) The licensee shall make background investigation records obtained under this chapter available for examination by an authorized representative of the department to determine compliance with the applicable rules and laws.
(5) The licensee shall retain all fingerprint and criminal history records (including data indicating no record) received from the FBI, or a copy of these records if the individual's file has been transferred, on an individual for three years from the date the individual no longer requires unescorted access to Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-237-001 WAC 246-237-001. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_001.md)
- [WAC 246-237-010 WAC 246-237-010. Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_010.md)
- [WAC 246-237-011 WAC 246-237-011. Specific exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_011.md)
- [WAC 246-237-021 WAC 246-237-021. Personnel access authorization requirements for Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_021.md)
- [WAC 246-237-023 WAC 246-237-023. Access authorization program requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_023.md)
- [WAC 246-237-025 WAC 246-237-025. Background investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_025.md)
- [WAC 246-237-027 WAC 246-237-027. Requirements for criminal history records checks of individuals granted unescorted access to Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_027.md)
- [WAC 246-237-029 WAC 246-237-029. Relief from fingerprinting, identification, and criminal history records checks and other elements of background investigations for designated categories of individuals permitted unescorted access to certain radioactive materials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_029.md)
- [WAC 246-237-031 WAC 246-237-031. Protection of information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_031.md)
- [WAC 246-237-033 WAC 246-237-033. Access authorization program review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_033.md)
- [WAC 246-237-041 WAC 246-237-041. Security program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_041.md)
- [WAC 246-237-043 WAC 246-237-043. General security program requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_043.md)
- [WAC 246-237-045 WAC 246-237-045. LLEA coordination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_045.md)
- [WAC 246-237-047 WAC 246-237-047. Security zones](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_237_047.md)

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