# WAC 388-891A-0130: WAC 388-891A-0130. May DVR share personal information in my case service record with others?

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0130

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-891A-0130
- **Heading:** WAC 388-891A-0130. May DVR share personal information in my case service record with others?
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-891A / Section 388-891A-0130

## Text

(1) DVR may share personal information with others if you sign a written consent or authorization giving permission to release or exchange the information, and:
(a) Another organization or program involved in your VR services needs specific information to serve you effectively; or
(b) You select an employment outcome in a field that customarily requires a background check as a condition of employment or licensure.
(2) DVR may release information that it obtained from other organizations or programs only when permitted by the rules or laws governing the release of protected information applicable to those organizations or programs.
(3) DVR may release, obtain, or maintain personal information without your written consent when:
(a) Required by federal or state laws or regulations;
(b) Required by chapter 26.44 RCW to report the suspected abuse or neglect of a child to either DSHS or law enforcement;
(c) Required by chapter 74.34 RCW to report the suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult to DSHS or law enforcement;
(d) A law enforcement agency or DSHS requests information as part of an investigation into abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult;
(e) A law enforcement agency or DSHS requests information as part of an investigation into an alleged criminal act by any recipient of DVR services, unless prohibited by federal or state law;
(f) Required by an order signed by a judge, magistrate, or authorized court official (a subpoena duces tecum or request by an attorney is not an order signed by a judge, magistrate, or authorized court official for purposes of releasing information);
(g) The DSHS division of child support requests contact information;
(h) You have requested a fair hearing regarding DVR services with the Washington state office of administrative hearings (OAH);
(i) An organization, agency, or person(s) has an agreement with DVR for an audit, evaluation for program purposes, fulfilling reporting requirements, or research;
for purposes of releasing information);
(g) The DSHS division of child support requests contact information;
(h) You have requested a fair hearing regarding DVR services with the Washington state office of administrative hearings (OAH);
(i) An organization, agency, or person(s) has an agreement with DVR for an audit, evaluation for program purposes, fulfilling reporting requirements, or research;
(j) DVR reasonably believes you are a danger to yourself or others; or
(k) Otherwise required.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 388-891A-0005 WAC 388-891A-0005. What is the purpose of this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0005.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0010 WAC 388-891A-0010. What definitions apply to this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0010.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0100 WAC 388-891A-0100. What personal information about me does DVR keep on file?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0100.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0102 WAC 388-891A-0102. How long will DVR retain my personal information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0102.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0103 WAC 388-891A-0103. May DVR obtain personal information about me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0103.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0104 WAC 388-891A-0104. What happens if my personal information is lost, stolen, or released in error?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0104.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0110 WAC 388-891A-0110. What happens if DVR receives information that indicates I have a history of violent or predatory acts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0110.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0120 WAC 388-891A-0120. May I ask DVR to change incorrect information in my case service record?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0120.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0130 WAC 388-891A-0130. May DVR share personal information in my case service record with others?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0130.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0135 WAC 388-891A-0135. How does DVR protect personal information about substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0135.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0140 WAC 388-891A-0140. May I review or obtain copies of information in my case service record?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0140.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0150 WAC 388-891A-0150. How does DVR protect personal information that is released for audit, evaluation, reporting, or research?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0150.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0200 WAC 388-891A-0200. May a guardian or another representative request an exception to a rule, mediation, or fair hearing on my behalf with DVR?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0200.md)
- [WAC 388-891A-0205 WAC 388-891A-0205. How do I ask for an exception to a rule in this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_891A_0205.md)

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