67:56:01:01.  Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:

          (1)  "Advocate," any trained employee or volunteer working for a shelter or service program to support an individual seeking or receiving services; and

          (2)  "Confidential information," any written, oral, or electronic communication between a person seeking or receiving services and an advocate; any records or written, oral, or electronic information identifying an individual seeking or receiving services; and any information relating to services provided to an individual including the location of services.

          Source: 16 SDR 129, effective February 6, 1990; 19 SDR 168, effective May 9, 1993; transferred from § 1:10:01:01 by SL 1994, ch 212, § 2, effective July 1, 1994; 38 SDR 105, effective December 12, 2011.

          General Authority: SDCL 25-10-30.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 25-10-28.