(a) The Department shall respect the confidentiality of a consumer’s record and shall not divulge or disclose the contents of a record in a manner that identifies a consumer, except upon a consumer’s death to a relative or guardian or under judicial proceedings. This Section shall not be construed to limit the right of a consumer to inspect or copy the consumer’s own records.
     (b) Confidential medical, social, personal, or financial information identifying a consumer shall not be available for public inspection in a manner that identifies a consumer.