Confidentiality of information

(a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may not disclose or use information provided in applications filed under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 2, for the purpose of immigration enforcement. (b) Referrals prohibited The Secretary may not refer any individual who has been granted permanent resident status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or any designee of either such entity. (c) Limited exception Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), information provided in an application for permanent resident status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act may be shared with Federal security and law enforcement agencies— (1) for assistance in the consideration of an application for permanent resident status under such section; (2) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims; (3) for national security purposes; or (4) for the investigation or prosecution of any felony not related to immigration status. (d) Penalty Any person who knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this section shall be fined not more than $10,000.