ESB 6236 - H AMD 618 ADOPTED 3-3-00

By Representative McIntire

On page 5, line 3, after "(11)" insert "(a)"

On page 5, after line 12, insert the following:

"(b) An individual who applies for services from the department and whose information will be shared under (a) of this subsection (11) must be notified that his or her private and confidential information in the department's records will be shared among the one-stop partners to facilitate the delivery of one-stop services to the individual. The notice must advise the individual that he or she may request that private and confidential information not be shared among the one-stop partners and the department must honor the request. In addition, the notice must:

(i) Advise the individual that if he or she requests that private and confidential information not be shared among one-stop partners, the request will in no way affect eligibility for services;

(ii) Describe the nature of the information to be shared, the general use of the information by one-stop partner representatives, and among whom the information will be shared;

(iii) Inform the individual that shared information will be used only for the purpose of delivering one-stop services and that further disclosure of the information is prohibited under contract and is not subject to disclosure under RCW 42.17.310; and

(iv) Be provided in English and an alternative language selected by the one-stop center or job service center as appropriate for the community where the center is located.

If the notice is provided in-person, the individual who does not want private and confidential information shared among the one-stop partners must immediately advise the one-stop partner representative of that decision. The notice must be provided to an individual who applies for services telephonically, electronically, or by mail, in a suitable format and within a reasonable time after applying for services, which shall be no later than ten working days from the department's receipt of the application for services. A one-stop representative must be available to answer specific questions regarding the nature, extent, and purpose for which the information may be shared."

On page 5, beginning on line 28, strike all of subsection (14)

EFFECT: Requires the Employment Security Department to notify individuals who apply for services from the agency and whose information is being shared under data-sharing contracts with other one-stop partners. The notification must:

(1) Advise the individual that he or she may request that private and confidential information not be shared and that such a request will not affect his or her receipt of services;

(2) Describe the nature of the information being shared, the general use of the shared information, and those with whom the information will be shared;

(3) Inform the individual that information will be used only for purposes of delivering services and any other disclosure is prohibited; and

(4) Be provided in English and an alternate language selected by the one-stop center or job service center that is appropriate for the community where the center is located.

If the notification is in person, the individual must request immediately that information not be shared. Notice must be given whether application for services is done telephonically, electronically, or by mail.