§ 23-50-50 — Unauthorized divulgence of protected information by employees; penalty.

South Carolina § 23-50-50

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 23: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
• Ch. 50: SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMESTOPPERS ACT

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(A) A person who is a member or employee of the council, a crimestoppers organization, or a law enforcement agency who has knowledge of, or the contents of, or both of (1) a privileged communication, (2) protected information, or (3) a protected identity, or all three, commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly divulges to a person not employed by a law enforcement agency the content or existence of (1) a privileged communication, (2) protected information, or (3) a protected identity, or all three, without the consent of the person who made the privileged communication. (B) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or up to one year in jail, or both, for each occurrence. However, an offense under this section is a Class F felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment if the offense is committed with intent to obtain monetary gain or other benefit. (C) Disclosing information pursuant to a valid court order is not an offense under this section.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 380, SECTION 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2006).