Gramm- Leach-Bliley Privacy Notice for Employees and Employers in the South Carolina Attendant Care Program.
The following notice is in compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act. This applies to Morning Sun Financial Services’ financial management services in connection with your participation in the South Carolina Self-directed Services program through the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Collection and Use of Information:
Morning Sun Financial Services is committed to keeping your private information private. As the Fiscal/ Employer Agent providing Financial Management Services for the program, Morning Sun Financial Services acts on behalf of your employer to handle payroll under the Program and related employment tax matters. As part of these services, Morning Sun Financial Services collects certain private personal information from you or your employer in order to issue your paycheck for your services, as well as withhold and file state and federal taxes, issue W-2 statements, handle employment tax matters, process Forms I-9 and W-4, and set up direct deposit of your paycheck if requested. Private personal information collected may include, but is not limited to, name, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, and employment and tax-related information. Private personal information may also include certain financial information, such as the name and address of your financial institution, the bank routing number, and your account number for the purpose of processing direct deposits if elected by you. Any information that Morning Sun Financial services collects is used by authorized personnel solely for the purposes described above and is stored in our system for tracking and auditing purposes. Staff persons do not automatically have access to private data about the persons served by the agency. Staff must have a specific work function need for the information. Private data about persons are available only to those employees whose work assignments reasonably require access to the data; or who are authorized by law to have access to the data.
Protecting Your Information
Morning Sun Financial Services is committed to protecting the privacy of your private information. We have established internal policies and procedures that clearly outline proper handling and maintenance of private information which include, but are not limited to, policies related to the transmission, storage, and disposal of paper and electronic records; controlling user access to information; and maintaining the security of files and electronic systems. Morning Sun Financial Services employees’ are trained on these policies on a monthly basis and any updates are communicated on a regular basis.
Disclosure of Information
Morning Sun Financial Services does not share any private information about you with affiliates or non-affiliated third parties, except as authorized by law or with proper authorization from you or from your employer. There are circumstances when we will disclose private personal information to third parties or affiliates without your authorization as legally permitted or required, such as in connection with the handling of a claim investigation or other activities relating to your employment.
Some examples include disclosure to:
- Regulatory agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Revenue, Department of Labor, or Department of Employment and Workforce;
- Courts or attorneys, in response to subpoenas, worker’s compensation claims, garnishment actions, etc.
We may change these policies, standards, and procedures. If there are significant changes, we will notify you. If you have any questions regarding this notice, you may call the number below or write to:
Morning Sun Financial Services
9400 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Telephone Number: 855-222-6772