Confidentiality of Information.
Philadelphia Code § 21-3607
in effect§ 21-3607. Confidentiality of Information.
(1) The Office shall promulgate rules and regulations, subject to applicable law, to govern the disclosure and dissemination of information related to investigations, recommendations, and other duties of the Office. The disclosure and dissemination of information, including public reporting, shall only take place as permitted by applicable law.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the Office is prohibited from releasing to the public the names of, and personally identifying information about, incarcerated people, Department staff, or City contractors without their consent. Nothing in this Section shall preclude the Office from publicly reporting the title or role of individuals involved in an investigation, audit or review.
(3) No member of the Board shall have direct access to files, records and other investigative materials of the Department or Office or other materials that they would not have legal access to in their private capacity.
(4) The Office, upon the approval of the Director, may hire and retain experts to assist in its investigations, audit, inspections, or reviews and may share information, or coordinate access to facilities, as necessary to receive expert assistance in the performance of its duties.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-308967Fetched: 10/27/2026