Question:

A new state law requires all real estate appraisers in my area to regularly submit a log to the State Appraiser Board reporting the address of properties appraised along with the value opinion.  Does this violate the confidentiality requirements in USPAP?

Response:

No. This does not violate USPAP.

The Confidentiality section of the ETHICS RULE states, in part:

An appraiser must not disclose confidential information or assignment results prepared for a client to anyone other than the client and persons specifically authorized by the client; state enforcement agencies and such third parties as may be authorized by due process of law… (Bold added for emphasis)

Disclosure of assignment results to the state board, or to any other entity required by law, is specifically permitted.