§ 42-41. Confidentiality.

(a) In general.

To the extent permitted by the Maryland Public Information Act, after a complaint is filed:

(1) the proceedings, meetings, and activities of the Department, the Board, and the Department's staff relating to the complaint are confidential; and

(2) neither the Department, the Board, nor the Department's staff may disclose any information relating to the complaint, including the identity of the complainant or the respondent.

(b) Permitted disclosures.

(1) Identity of respondent.

The Department may release any information other than the complainant's identity if the respondent has agreed in writing to the release.

(2) Identity of complainant.

The Department may disclose the complainant's identity to the respondent if the complainant has agreed in writing to the release.

(c) Duration.

To the extent permitted by the Maryland Public Information Act, the confidentiality protections imposed by this section terminate when the Director or Board determines that the respondent or another person has violated any provision of the City Code under the Department's jurisdiction.