Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 42. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES |
Chapter 42.48. Release of records for research. |
Section 42.48.050. Unauthorized disclosure—Penalties.
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- Unauthorized disclosure, whether wilful or negligent, by a research professional who has obtained an individually identifiable personal record or record information from a state agency pursuant to RCW 42.48.020(2) is a gross misdemeanor. In addition, violation of any provision of this chapter by the research professional or the state agency may subject the research professional or the agency to a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars for each such violation.