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Can I skip obtaining consent to disclose personal information for a business purpose in North Carolina? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is not possible to skip obtaining consent to disclose personal information for a business purpose in North Carolina. The procedure for obtaining consent for release of information is outlined in 10A NCAC 69 .0401, which states that no individual shall release any client information that is owned by the State Division of Social Services or the county departments of social services, or request the release of information regarding the client from other agencies or individuals, without obtaining a signed consent for release of information. The consent for release of information shall be on a form provided by the agency or shall contain specific information as outlined in the document. The client shall be informed of the need for and give consent to the release of information necessary to verify statements to establish eligibility. Prior to obtaining a consent for release of information, the director or delegated representative shall explain the meaning of informed consent. The client shall be told the contents to be released, that the information is needed to verify eligibility, that the client can give or withhold the consent and the consent is voluntary, and that there are statutes, rules, and regulations protecting the confidentiality of the information [1.1][2.3][1.3][1.4].

Therefore, it is mandatory to obtain consent for release of information in North Carolina, and the requirements for obtaining consent are outlined in the documents provided.

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