(a) The Office of Communications complies with federal and state statutes and Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) rules regarding confidentiality of persons applying for or receiving services from OKDHS and their records.  [10 O.S. § 7500; 43A O.S. § 10-110; 51 O.S. § 24A.1 et seq.; 56 O.S. § 183;OAC 340:65-1-2; and OAC 340:2-21-13]

(b) Form ADM-13 (new form number 16AD013E), News Media and Media Production Release of Information, is completed when information about or the likeness of an OKDHS employee, applicant or recipient of OKDHS services, or person(s) volunteering to support the OKDHS mission are used to increase public awareness of OKDHS services, train OKDHS employees or volunteers, or educate persons with an interest in Oklahoma health and human services issues.  The person does not receive a royalty or compensation for the use of the information.  • 1