Sec. 7. (a) A record that identifies an individual who has applied for, or is receiving, cash assistance or supportive services under the TANF program:
(1) is confidential; and
(2) is exempt from the disclosure requirements of IC 5-14-3-3.
(b) The division may use or disclose information concerning a TANF applicant or recipient only for purposes directly connected to the following:
(1) The administration, including establishing eligibility, determining the amount of assistance, and providing services for applicants and recipients, of a state plan or program approved under:
(A) Title I;
(B) Title IV-A;
(C) Title IV-B;
(D) Title IV-D;
(E) Title IV-E;
(F) Title X;
(G) Title XIV;
(H) Title XV;
(I) Title XVI;
(J) Title XIX;
(K) Title XX; or
(L) Title XXI;
of the federal Social Security Act.
(2) An investigation, a prosecution, or a civil or criminal proceeding conducted concerning the administration of the TANF program or a program described in subdivision (1).
(3) The administration of any federal, state, or township program that provides assistance or services to individuals on the basis of need.
(4) A request by the department of child services under IC 12-8-1.5-6.1.
(c) The division shall safeguard information, including the following:
(1) The name and address of an applicant or a recipient.
(2) Information concerning the economic and social conditions of an individual.
(3) The evaluation of information concerning an individual.
(4) Medical information.