701—5.2(17A,22,421,422) Statement of policy. The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate broad public access to open records. It also seeks to facilitate sound department determinations with respect to the handling of confidential records and the implementation of the fair information practices Act. The department is committed to the policies set forth in Iowa Code chapter 22 as well as to the taxpayer confidentiality provisions in Iowa Code chapter 422. Department staff shall cooperate with members of the public in implementing the relevant provisions of Iowa Code chapters 22 and 422.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A, 22, 421, and 422.
[ARC 6583C, IAB 10/5/22, effective 11/9/22]