(a) Informants. Where possible the identity of any person who has
furnished information relating to, or assisted in an investigation of a
possible violation of the Act will be held in confidence. Where
disclosure of the person's identity is essential to assure a fair
determination of the issues, or where necessary to effectively
accomplish responsibilities under the Act, the Department may disclose
such identity upon such conditions as will promote the continued receipt
of confidential information by the Department and effectuate the
protections and policies stated in paragraph (b) of this section. Any
such disclosure shall be consistent with the Freedom of Information Act,
the Privacy Act and other applicable law.
(b) Retaliation prohibited. No person or agency may discharge, or in
any other manner discriminate or retaliate against any person, or deny
to any person a benefit to which that person is entitled under the
provisions of the Act or the regulations because such person has filed
any complaint, instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding
under or related to the Act, has testified or is about to testify in any
such
proceeding or investigation, or has provided information or assisted in
an investigation.
