under investigation as confidential, including the identities
of recipients of information, individuals from whom
information is acquired and persons seeking assistance from
the Children's Advocate.
(2) Upon receipt of information that by law is
confidential or privileged, the Children's Advocate shall
maintain the confidentiality of the information and shall not
further disclose or disseminate the information except as
provided by Federal or State law or upon order of a court.
(b) Records.--
(1) A record of the Office of Children's Advocate is
confidential, shall be used only for the purposes of this
subchapter and is not subject to subpoena.
(2) Information contained in the records of the
Children's Advocate may not be disclosed in such a manner as
to identify individuals, except upon order of a court.
(3) The Children's Advocate or other agency may not
disclose a record of the Children's Advocate or a record
received from the Children's Advocate under the act of
February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know
Law, except upon order of a court.
(4) No person may disclose any record under this
subsection without the written consent of the complainant.
§ 6379.9. Report of findings and recommendations.
(a) Report.--The Children's Advocate shall make a report of
the findings and recommendations for each investigation.
(b) Findings and recommendations.--The Children's Advocate
shall establish findings and make recommendations to the
department, county agency, provider of child welfare services
and other appropriate entities if the Children's Advocate makes
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