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SAHA Policv If SAHA accepts an individual's statement or other corroborating evidence of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, SAHA will document acceptance of the statement or evidence in the individual's file. Failure to Provide Documentation [24 CFR 5.2007(c)] In order to deny relief for protection under VAWA, a SAHA must provide the individual requesting relief with a written request for documentation of abuse. If the individual fails to provide the documentation within 14 business days from the date of receipt, or such longer time as SAHA may allow, SAHA may deny relief for protection under VAWA. 16-IX.E. CONFIDENTIALITY [24 CFR 5.2007(b)(4)] All information provided to SAHA regarding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, including the fact that an individual is a victim of such violence or stalking, must be retained in confidence. This means that SAHA (1) may not enter the information into any shared database, (2) may not allow employees or others to access the information unless they are explicitly authorized to do so and have a need to know the information for purposes of their work, and (3) may not provide the information to any other entity or individual, except to the extent that the disclosure is (a) requested or consented to by the individual in writing, (b) required for use in an eviction proceeding, or (c) otherwise required by applicable law. SAHA Policv If disclosure is required for use in an eviction proceeding or is otherwise required by applicable law, SAHA will inform the victim before disclosure occurs so that safety risks can be identified and addressed. 4-70