(1)
(a) As used in this section, "employing unit" means the same as that term is defined in Section 35A-4-202.
(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawful use or disclosure of employment information if the actor:
(a)
(i) is an employee of the Department of Workforce Services; and
(ii) willfully violates Section 35A-4-312 by making a disclosure of information obtained from an employing unit or individual in the administration of Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; or
(b)
(i) obtains a list of applicants for work or of claimants or recipients of benefits under Title 35A, Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; and
(ii) uses or permits the use of the list described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a political purpose.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor.