§ 38-55-75 — Confidentiality of information received by Department of Insurance.

South Carolina § 38-55-75

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 38: INSURANCE
• Ch. 55: CONDUCT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS

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The Department of Insurance may receive and shall maintain as confidential any documents or information furnished to the department by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or regulatory officials of any state, federal agency, or foreign countries which are classified as confidential by that association or state. The Department of Insurance may share documents or information, including confidential documents or information, with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or regulatory officials of any state, federal agency, or foreign countries if the association, state, federal agency, or foreign country agrees to maintain the same level of confidentiality as is provided under South Carolina law. Documents or information received or exchanged pursuant to this section are not subject to subpoena or subpoena duces tecum in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 82, SECTION 19, eff July 20, 2001; 2006 Act No. 395, SECTION 2, eff June 14, 2006.