DFPS Security Agreement for CASA Employees/Volunteers
This agreement is for individuals who are not employees of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS),but who will be provided confidential information as part of a project, contract or agreement between DFPS and the organization the individual represents.
I understand and acknowledge that information made available to me by the Department of Family and Protective Services contains data that is considered confidential under law. I will use this information with discretion in performing my duties and responsibilities as a CASA Staff or volunteer and will disclose this information to other individuals only to the extent that is specifically authorized under the contract or agreement in place between my organization and DFPS. If at any time a question or problem arises with regard to the release of information, I will not release the information until I am so authorized. Under no circumstances will I access or release confidential information for any purpose other than in the performance of my duties and responsibilities as a CASA staff or volunteer as they relate to the contract or agreement with DFPS. I understand that if I use this information in an unauthorized manner, I may be subject to prosecution under one or more applicable statutes and will no longer be allowed access to the information provided to my organization.
