(1) Confidential information about clients and mandated reporters received from the department may only be used by the individual to challenge findings through the appeal process. It may only be shared with persons who are involved in the appeal.

(2) Confidential information such as the name and other personal identifying information of the reporter, witnesses, or the client will be redacted from documents unless release of that information is consistent with chapter 74.34 RCW and other applicable state and federal laws.